Cloud Atlas
2012, English. Directed by Lilly Wachowski & Lana Wachowski & Tom Tykwer.
Everything is connected.
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 7,753 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lilly WachowskiDirector
- Lana WachowskiDirector
- Tom TykwerDirector
- Tom HanksDr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
- Halle BerryNative Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
- Jim BroadbentCaptain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
- Hugo WeavingHaskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
- Jim SturgessAdam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
- Bae DoonaTilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
- Ben WhishawCabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
- James D'ArcyYoung Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
- Zhou XunTalbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
- Keith DavidKupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
- Susan SarandonMadame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
- Hugh GrantRev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2012
- Country
- Germany, United States of America, China, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Written by
- Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
- Budget
- $102M
- Box office
- $130M
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What Cloud Atlas is based on
Cloud Atlas is based on Cloud Atlas, a 2004 novel by David Mitchell, published by Sceptre.
Novel · 2004
Cloud Atlas
By David Mitchell
Published by Sceptre
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Cloud Atlas: quick answers
Is Cloud Atlas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 7,753 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Does Cloud Atlas have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Cloud Atlas has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Cloud Atlas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cloud Atlas is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cloud Atlas on?
Cloud Atlas is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cloud Atlas?
If you liked Cloud Atlas, try Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, Swan Song.
Who directed Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas (2012) was directed by Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer and stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent.
What is Cloud Atlas based on?
Cloud Atlas is based on Cloud Atlas, a 2004 novel by David Mitchell, published by Sceptre.