The Day After Tomorrow(2004)
“Where will you be?”
Overview
After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$125M
Revenue
$553M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Jack Hall
Jake Gyllenhaal
as Sam Hall
Emmy Rossum
as Laura Chapman
Dash Mihok
as Jason Evans
Jay O. Sanders
as Frank Harris
Sela Ward
as Dr. Lucy Hall
Austin Nichols
as J.D.
Arjay Smith
as Brian Parks
Tamlyn Tomita
as Janet Tokada
Sasha Roiz
as Parker
Ian Holm
as Terry Rapson
Richard McMillan
as Dennis
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$125M
Box Office
$553M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Centropolis Entertainment • Lionsgate
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Where can I watch The Day After Tomorrow?▼
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What is The Day After Tomorrow about?▼
After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
Who directed The Day After Tomorrow?▼
The Day After Tomorrow was directed by Roland Emmerich and released in 2004. It is a science fiction, thriller, adventure film.
How long is The Day After Tomorrow?▼
The Day After Tomorrow has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in The Day After Tomorrow?▼
The cast of The Day After Tomorrow includes Dennis Quaid as Jack Hall, Jake Gyllenhaal as Sam Hall, Emmy Rossum as Laura Chapman, Dash Mihok as Jason Evans, Jay O. Sanders as Frank Harris and more.
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