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Knowing

2009-03-19 · 121 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Alex Proyas
Production companies
Summit Entertainment, Escape Artists, Mystery Clock Cinema, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, Wintergreen Productions, Goldcrest Films International
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 155,446,362

Top Cast

Nicolas CageNicolas CageJohn Koestler
Rose ByrneRose ByrneDiana Wayland
Chandler CanterburyChandler CanterburyCaleb Koestler
Ben MendelsohnBen MendelsohnPhil Bergman
Nadia TownsendNadia TownsendGrace Koestler
Terry CamilleriTerry CamilleriCashier
Lara RobinsonLara RobinsonLucinda Embry / Abby Wayland
Adrienne PickeringAdrienne PickeringAllison
Danielle CarterDanielle CarterMiss Taylor (1959)
Alethea McGrathAlethea McGrathMiss Taylor (2009)
David LenniePrincipal Clark (1959)
D.G. MaloneyThe Stranger
Alan HopgoodAlan HopgoodRev. Koestler
Joshua LongYounger Caleb
Tamara DonnellanLucinda's Mother
Travis WaiteLucinda's Father
Liam HemsworthLiam HemsworthSpencer
Harli AmesHarli AmesMan in Duffle Coat
Alyssa McClellandAlyssa McClellandFlight Attendant
Gareth YuenGareth YuenDonald

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