What happens when the numbers run out?
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.
Knowing (2009) is a science fiction and thriller film directed by Alex Proyas, released on March 19, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury and Ben Mendelsohn. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 5,975 ratings.
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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
Terry Camilleri
as Cashier
Lara Robinson
as Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland
Adrienne Pickering
as Allison
Danielle Carter
as Miss Taylor (1959)
Alethea McGrath
as Miss Taylor (2009)
David Lennie
as Principal Clark (1959)
D.G. Maloney
as The Stranger
Directed by Alex Proyas, written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden and Stiles White, produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Alex Proyas.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 5,975 ratings.
Pythagorus As Nostradamus. Knowing is directed by Alex Proyas and collectively written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden and Stiles White. It stars Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Lara Robinson, Ben Mendelsohn and Nadia Townsend. Music is by Marco Beltrami and cinematography by Simon Duggan. 1959, and young schoolgirl Lucinda Embry (Robinson) keeps hearing voices. When asked to submit a drawing…
Reviewed on September 20, 2015
***What if everything’s not just meaningless chance?*** A disillusioned professor in the Boston area (Nicolas Cage) acquires a document that has successfully predicted tragedies for the last fifty years, but new ones as well (!). Rose Byrne plays the daughter of the seer. “Knowing” (2009) is a quality drama/mystery with elements of disaster/sci-fi and even a little horror. It’s along the lines of wonder-inducing…
Reviewed on April 26, 2019
A very intriguing set-up, but not much else of note is found in _Knowing_. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Reviewed on July 26, 2020
"Knowing" (2009) is one of those movies that grabs your attention with an intriguing concept and keeps you hooked with its mystery and suspense. The plot, while ambitious and unique, sometimes feels like it bites off more than it can chew, especially with character depth and emotional weight. The film builds tension effectively but doesn't always make you feel invested in the people involved. Nicolas Cage delivers…
Reviewed on February 8, 2025
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Knowing (2009) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Knowing (2009) includes Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn and Nadia Townsend. The film was directed by Alex Proyas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Knowing was released on March 19, 2009 and runs for 2h 1m.
Knowing (2009) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 5,975 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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