The Core
2003, English. Directed by Jon Amiel.
The only way out is in.
Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Jon AmielDirector
- Aaron EckhartDr. Josh Keyes
- Hilary SwankMaj. Rebecca Childs
- Delroy LindoDr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton
- Stanley TucciDr. Conrad Zimsky
- Tchéky KaryoSerge
- DJ QuallsTheodore Donald 'Rat' Finch
- Richard JenkinsGen. Thomas Purcell
- Bruce GreenwoodCmdr. Robert Iverson
- Christopher ShyerDave Perry
- Ray GallettiPaul
- Eileen PeddeLynne
- Rekha SharmaDanni
Details
- Released
- 28 March 2003
- Country
- United States of America, Canada, Germany
- Written by
- Cooper Layne, John Rogers
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $74M
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The Core: quick answers
Is The Core worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 2,275 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Core?
The Core runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Core have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Core. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Core suitable for kids?
The Core is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Core?
If you liked The Core, try The Day After Tomorrow, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Greenland 2: Migration.
Who directed The Core?
The Core (2003) was directed by Jon Amiel and stars Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo.