
Journey to the Center of the Earth
2008 · Movie · PG · 93 min · ★ 6.1 · 58% critics
A scientist sets out to uncover what happened to his missing brother, joined by his nephew and a mountain guide. Together they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world deep within the Earth, where the adventure turns perilous quickly.
Based on A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Also known as Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-07-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (5,159 votes)
- Box office
- $242,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this brain-off adventure if you want a fast, fun journey to a dangerous hidden world; Not for you if you need convincing realism, tight writing, or if you’re put off by overwhelming visuals like in some 3-D experiences.
Pros: solid adventure plot; fun family energy; impressive lost-world visuals | Cons: distracting/uneven effects; weak writing/acting; logic feels forced
Themes
- based on novel or book
- volcano
- iceland
- prehistory
- prehistoric creature
- dinosaur
Cast & crew

Brendan Fraser
as Trevor Anderson

Josh Hutcherson
as Sean Anderson

Anita Briem
as Hannah Ásgeirsson

Seth Meyers
as Professor Alan Kitzens

Jean Michel Paré
as Max Anderson

Jane Wheeler
as Elizabeth Anderson

Frank Fontaine
as Old Man

Giancarlo Caltabiano
as Leonard

Kaniehtiio Horn
as Gum-Chewing Girl

Garth Gilker
as Sigurbjörn Ásgeirsson
Directed by Eric Brevig