What genre is The Core?

The Core is categorised as Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in The Core?

Aaron Eckhart, DJ Qualls, Bruce Greenwood, Richard Jenkins, Glenn Morshower appear in the main cast.

How long is The Core?

The Core runs for 2h 16m (136 minutes).

Is The Core worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Core?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Core (2003)

Name: The Core
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2003
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, DJ Qualls, Bruce Greenwood, Richard Jenkins, Glenn Morshower

Movie 2h 16m ★ 5.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Adventure Science Fiction Thriller

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The Core is an adventure, science fiction and thriller movie from 2003. It is directed by Jon Amiel. The cast includes Aaron Eckhart, DJ Qualls and Bruce Greenwood. The running time is 2h 16m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Core

What genre is The Core?: The Core is categorised as Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in The Core?: Aaron Eckhart, DJ Qualls, Bruce Greenwood, Richard Jenkins, Glenn Morshower appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Core?: Jon Amiel directed The Core.
How long is The Core?: The Core runs for 2h 16m (136 minutes).
Is The Core worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Core?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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