Knowing 2009

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
34%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
5%
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A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.

Nicolas Cage

as John Koestler

Rose Byrne

as Diana Wayland

Chandler Canterbury

as Caleb Koestler

Ben Mendelsohn

as Phil Bergman

Nadia Townsend

as Grace Koestler

Terry Camilleri

as Cashier

Lara Robinson

as Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland

Adrienne Pickering

as Allison

Danielle Carter

as Miss Taylor (1959)

Alethea McGrath

as Miss Taylor (2009)

Director:

Alex Proyas

Writer:

Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

Genres:

Action,Mystery,Science Fiction,Thriller

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Knowing

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Nicolas Cage

as John Koestler

Rose Byrne

as Diana Wayland

Chandler Canterbury

as Caleb Koestler

Ben Mendelsohn

as Phil Bergman

Nadia Townsend

as Grace Koestler

Terry Camilleri

as Cashier

Lara Robinson

as Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland

Adrienne Pickering

as Allison

Danielle Carter

as Miss Taylor (1959)

Alethea McGrath

as Miss Taylor (2009)

David Lennie

as Principal Clark (1959)

D.G. Maloney

as The Stranger

Alan Hopgood

as Rev. Koestler

Joshua Long

as Younger Caleb

Tamara Donnellan

as Lucinda's Mother

Travis Waite

as Lucinda's Father

Liam Hemsworth

as Spencer

Harli Ames

as Man in Duffle Coat

Alyssa McClelland

as Flight Attendant

Gareth Yuen

as Donald

Raymond Thomas

as Teacher

Angie Diaz

as Reporter

Kate Mylius

as Student (uncredited)

Sarah Lawrence

as New York Model (uncredited)

Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen

as Principal (2009)

Nathaniel Kiwi

as Paramedic

Blair Venn

as Paramedic

Menik Gooneratne

as Woman with Baby

Jim Knobeloch

as Army General

Steve Mouzakis

as Head Paramedic

Sonya Suares

as Assistant Paramedic

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