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Prometheus

  • 2012
  • R
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
666K
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Prometheus (2012)
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
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Sci-Fi EpicAdventureMysterySci-Fi

Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.

  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Damon Lindelof
    • Dan O'Bannon
  • Stars
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Michael Fassbender
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    666K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    309
    96
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Jon Spaihts
      • Damon Lindelof
      • Dan O'Bannon
    • Stars
      • Noomi Rapace
      • Logan Marshall-Green
      • Michael Fassbender
    • 2.8KUser reviews
    • 569Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 47 nominations total

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    • Elizabeth Shaw
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    • Charlie Holloway
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    • David
    Charlize Theron
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    • Meredith Vickers
    Idris Elba
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    • Janek
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    Guy Pearce
    • Peter Weyland
    Sean Harris
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    Emun Elliott
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    Kate Dickie
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    • Ford
    Branwell Donaghey
    Branwell Donaghey
    • Mercenary 1
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
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    • Mercenary 2
    • (as Vladimir Furdik)
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    • Mercenary 3
    • (as CC Smiff)
    Shane Steyn
    • Mercenary 4
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    • Last Engineer
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    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Jon Spaihts
      • Damon Lindelof
      • Dan O'Bannon
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    • Trivia
      Composer Marc Streitenfeld had the orchestra play his compositions backwards, and then digitally reversed the compositions for the final film. This made the music sound unusual and unsettling, which he felt was right for the film.
    • Goofs
      (at around 23 mins) A CO2 concentration of 3% in the atmosphere is still not a lethal amount for human beings. Only after 5% does it become toxic. However, Ford actually states that the CO2 levels are *over* 3%, suggesting that was the minimum amount the preliminary sensors had detected.
    • Quotes

      David: Big things have small beginnings.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Previous Footage Property of Weyland Corp. Building Better Worlds Since 10.11.12. weylandindustries.com/timeline"
    • Alternate versions
      The film's 70mm and Digital IMAX 3D release was presented open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, meaning more information was in the frame for the entire film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Sensible Cinema: Prometheus (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude for Piano No. 15 in D Flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15
      Written by Frédéric Chopin

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    7/10

    A vast, epic, underrated, and ORIGINAL sci-fi film.

    Prometheus is one of the most underrated and misunderstood science fiction movies in recent memory. Do NOT view this as a prequel to Alien. It is part of the same universe, but while the first 4 are action/horror films, Prometheus is a sci-fi adventure that explores the origins of mankind. This concept is something I've always wanted to see put to screen, and Prometheus delivers so well that I'm enthralled by it no matter how many times I watch it. The cinematography and score are Oscar worthy, and the direction and visuals are near perfect. I believe Prometheus would be much higher rated if more people went into it with an open mind. The first Alien did have mixed reviews upon initial release, and now it is an all time classic. I really think that one day Prometheus will have the same status, and I hope the sequels are more appreciated.
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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Alien Universe
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Prometeo
    • Filming locations
      • Dettifoss, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland(Opening scene at waterfall)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Scott Free Productions
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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $126,477,084
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,050,101
      • Jun 10, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $403,354,469
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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