Prometheus
2012 · Movie · R · 124 min · ★ 6.6 · 69% critics
A deep-space expedition follows ancient clues that may point to humanity’s origins. What begins as a search for answers becomes a dangerous journey into a remote, hostile place where discovery and survival are closely tied.
Also known as Prometheus 3D · Alien: Prometheus · Paradise · Tomb of the Gods
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-05-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (13,274 votes)
- Box office
- $403,354,469
- Budget
- $130,000,000
About
You may like this if you want a darker, idea-heavy space mystery connected to Alien; Not for you if you prefer simple monster action or airtight character logic.
Pros: striking visuals; ambitious ideas; eerie atmosphere | Cons: uneven characters; confusing choices; slow buildup
Themes
- android
- alien
- space
- creature
- spin off
- creation
- emergency surgery
- archaeological dig
- stasis
- god complex
- cave drawing
- prometheus
- +8 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2013 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Visual Effects · 2012 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Sound · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew
Noomi Rapace
as Elizabeth Shaw
Michael Fassbender
as David
Charlize Theron
as Meredith Vickers
Idris Elba
as Janek
Guy Pearce
as Peter Weyland
Logan Marshall-Green
as Charlie Holloway
Sean Harris
as Fifield
Rafe Spall
as Millburn
Emun Elliott
as Chance
Benedict Wong
as Ravel
Directed by Ridley Scott