Cloud Atlas (2012)

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A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.

Director: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 172 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

  • Tom Hanks - Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
  • Halle Berry - Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
  • Jim Broadbent - Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
  • Hugo Weaving - Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
  • Jim Sturgess - Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
  • Bae Doona - Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
  • Ben Whishaw - Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
  • James D'Arcy - Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
  • Zhou Xun - Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
  • Keith David - Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient

Screenplay

Music: Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
Cinematography: Frank Griebe, John Toll
Editing: Alexander Berner, Claus Wehlisch
Production: Cloud Atlas Productions, Anarchos Productions, X Filme Creative Pool, A Company, Dreams of Dragon Pictures, Media Asia Film Production, Ascension Pictures, ARD Degeto
Country: Germany, United States of America, China, Hong Kong, Singapore
Language: English
Budget: $102M
Box Office: $130M
Original Language: en

Themes

Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future

Keywords

future, artificial intelligence (a.i.), based on novel or book, san francisco, california, clone, dystopia, lgbt, multiple storylines, duringcreditsstinger, century, 1930s, awestruck

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloud Atlas about?
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
Who directed Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas was directed by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Bae Doona.
How long is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
What genre is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas had a budget of $102M.
How much did Cloud Atlas gross?
Cloud Atlas grossed $130M worldwide.
Where was Cloud Atlas produced?
Cloud Atlas was produced in Germany, United States of America, China, Hong Kong, Singapore.
What are the themes of Cloud Atlas?
The themes of Cloud Atlas include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Visions of Future and Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future.