The Core (2003)

The only way out is in.

The Core (2003) poster

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.

Director: Jon Amiel
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Young
Cinematography: John Lindley
Editing: Terry Rawlings
Production: Paramount Pictures, David Foster Productions, HorsePower Entertainment, Core Productions, LivePlanet, Munich Film Partners New Century & Company (MFP) Core Productions
Country: United States of America, Canada, Germany
Language: English
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $74M
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue, Action and Survival: Catastrophic Event, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek

Keywords

magnetic field, saving the world, natural disaster, survival, disaster, golden gate bridge, scientist, crash landing, center of the earth, disaster movie, environmental disaster

Trailer

The Core Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Core about?
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.
Who directed The Core?
The Core was directed by Jon Amiel.
Who stars in The Core?
The Core stars Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, Tchéky Karyo, DJ Qualls.
How long is The Core?
The Core has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
What genre is The Core?
The Core is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Core?
The Core had a budget of $60M.
How much did The Core gross?
The Core grossed $74M worldwide.
Where was The Core produced?
The Core was produced in United States of America, Canada, Germany.
What are the themes of The Core?
The themes of The Core include: Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue, Action and Survival: Catastrophic Event, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek.