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Knowing(2009)

2h 1mAction, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerEnglish
6.3/10
5,834 user ratings

What happens when the numbers run out?

Overview

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.

Director

Alex Proyas

Studio

Summit Entertainment

Budget

$50M

Revenue

$155M

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Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

as John Koestler

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

as Diana Wayland

Chandler Canterbury

Chandler Canterbury

as Caleb Koestler

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

as Phil Bergman

Nadia Townsend

Nadia Townsend

as Grace Koestler

Terry Camilleri

Terry Camilleri

as Cashier

Lara Robinson

Lara Robinson

as Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland

Adrienne Pickering

Adrienne Pickering

as Allison

Danielle Carter

Danielle Carter

as Miss Taylor (1959)

Alethea McGrath

Alethea McGrath

as Miss Taylor (2009)

David Lennie

as Principal Clark (1959)

D.G. Maloney

as The Stranger

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2009

Runtime

2h 1m

Language

English

Rating

6.3 / 10

Budget

$50M

Box Office

$155M

Production Companies

Summit Entertainment • Escape Artists • Mystery Clock Cinema

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Knowing?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Knowing (2009).

What is Knowing about?

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.

Who directed Knowing?

Knowing was directed by Alex Proyas and released in 2009. It is a action, mystery, science fiction, thriller film.

How long is Knowing?

Knowing has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).

Who stars in Knowing?

The cast of Knowing includes 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 and more.

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