Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life movie poster

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

"The lady returns."

July 21, 2003 1h 57m 5.8/10 (4,414 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life is a adventure/action film. directed by Jan de Bont.

Starring Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, and Ciarán Hinds

Synopsis

Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a pulsating golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artifact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power - said to contain one of the deadliest plagues on Earth, Lara is tasked by MI6 to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. With the aid of former Marine turned mercenary Terry Sheridan, she travels the world in pursuit of the precious item in a race against time; she must beat the unscrupulous Nobel Prize-winning scientist turned bioterrorist, Jonathan Reiss, to it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 21, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4,414 votes)
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Budget $95M Production budget
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Box Office $160.1M 1.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 4 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$95,000,000
Revenue
$160,099,222

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Mutual Film Company
  • Lawrence Gordon Productions
  • Eidos Films
  • October Pictures
  • BBC Film
  • Tele München
  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life about?

Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a pulsating golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's ...

Who directed Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life was directed by Jan de Bont.

How long is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life released?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life was released on July 21, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?

The main cast of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life includes Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, Ciarán Hinds, Chris Barrie, Noah Taylor.

Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life worth watching?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 4,414 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.