Cloud Atlas(2012)
“Everything is connected”
Overview
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
Studio
Cloud Atlas Productions
Budget
$102M
Revenue
$130M
Cast
Tom Hanks
as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
Halle Berry
as Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
Jim Broadbent
as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
Hugo Weaving
as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
Jim Sturgess
as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
Bae Doona
as Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
Ben Whishaw
as Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
James D'Arcy
as Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
Zhou Xun
as Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
Keith David
as Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
Susan Sarandon
as Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
Hugh Grant
as Rev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$102M
Box Office
$130M
Production Companies
Cloud Atlas Productions • Anarchos Productions • X Filme Creative Pool
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Where can I watch Cloud Atlas?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cloud Atlas (2012).
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 and released in 2012. It is a drama, science fiction film.
How long is Cloud Atlas?▼
Cloud Atlas has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?▼
The cast of Cloud Atlas includes Tom Hanks as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry, Halle Berry as Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym, Jim Broadbent as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2, Hugo Weaving as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie, Jim Sturgess as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law and more.
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