After Earth
"Danger is real, fear is a choice."
Originally released in 2013. After Earth is a science fiction/action film. directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Starring Jaden Smith, Will Smith, and Sophie Okonedo
Synopsis
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai. When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai's craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted nothing more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6,762 votes)
Budget
$130M
Production budget
Box Office
$243.8M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jaden Smith
as Kitai Raige
Will Smith
as Cypher Raige
Sophie Okonedo
as Faia Raige
Zoë Kravitz
as Senshi Raige
Glenn Morshower
as Commander Velan
Kristofer Hivju
as Security Chief
Sacha Dhawan
as Hesper Pilot
Chris Geere
as Hesper Navigator
Diego Klattenhoff
as Veteran Ranger
David Denman
as Private McQuarrie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $130,000,000
- Revenue
- $243,843,127
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Overbrook Entertainment
- Blinding Edge Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After Earth about?
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended tour of duty to hi...
Who directed After Earth?
After Earth was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
How long is After Earth?
After Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was After Earth released?
After Earth was released on May 30, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in After Earth?
The main cast of After Earth includes Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo, Zoë Kravitz, Glenn Morshower.
Is After Earth worth watching?
After Earth has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 6,762 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.