Andres Gomez
7/10Interesting film with an exceptional cast, fantastic performances and characterizations. The story, though, is a bit difficult to follow and, in the end, seems to not have a real point.
Reviewed on May 13, 2013
Cloud Atlas(2012)
Everything is connected.
6.9(7,666)2h 52m2012-10-26
DramaScience Fiction
Cloud Atlas Synopsis
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
Cloud Atlas (2012) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Lana Wachowski, released on October 26, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 52m. It stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent and Hugo Weaving. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7,666 ratings.
- Director:
- Lana Wachowski
- Writers:
- Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, David Mitchell
- Producers:
- Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Griebe
- Composer:
- Johnny Klimek
- Production:
- Cloud Atlas Productions, Anarchos Productions, X Filme Creative Pool, A Company, Dreams of Dragon Pictures, Media Asia Film Production, Ascension Pictures, ARD Degeto
- Budget:
- $102,000,000
- Revenue:
- $130,482,868
- Status:
- Released
Cloud Atlas (2012) Trailer
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Cloud Atlas Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
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Cloud Atlas - Extended First Look [HD]
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Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 5
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Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 4
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Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 3
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Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 1
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Cloud Atlas - "Lives" Featurette
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Cloud Atlas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
Halle Berry
as Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
Jim Broadbent
as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
Hugo Weaving
as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
Jim Sturgess
as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
Bae Doona
as Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
Ben Whishaw
as Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
James D'Arcy
as Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
Zhou Xun
as Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
Keith David
as Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
Susan Sarandon
as Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
Hugh Grant
as Rev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
Key crew
Directed by Lana Wachowski, written by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski and David Mitchell, produced by Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski.
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Cloud Atlas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7,666 ratings.
Travis Bell
7.5/10Cloud Atlas was a very well made movie but unlike a lot of movies that try to tell simultaneous stories and then have them come together at the end, this one just didn't for me. I'm still unclear as to the point of it all. Another issue I had was a general feeling of goofiness. Sure, the Cavendish story was pure comedy but the rest of the stories just didn't feel serious enough to me. It carried my attention for…
Reviewed on August 13, 2013
Vlad Mihalca
6/10A not-easy-to-follow film, we are presented with sub-plots from several times and places, both past and future - in which the same characters seem to be involved. An interesting idea, good images but yu need to have a particular taste in movies in order to fully enjoy Cloud Atlas. I feel that the average audience may not be heavily impressed with they way it conveys its message - by going from one timeline to…
Reviewed on January 13, 2022
Torsten Rüger
9/10The true legacy of the Wachowskis, so close to pulling off the impossible that it is not wholly understandable in one viewing. The central theme is the idea of karma. Actions affecting our lives, not just in this life but through several incarnations. Thrown in is the idea of connectedness, no one really being independent but connected and dependant on others. The format through which these themes are worked are i…
Reviewed on August 23, 2025
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Cloud Atlas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cloud Atlas online?
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Cloud Atlas (2012) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
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The main cast of Cloud Atlas (2012) includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving and Jim Sturgess. The film was directed by Lana Wachowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cloud Atlas released?
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Cloud Atlas was released on October 26, 2012 and runs for 2h 52m.
Is Cloud Atlas worth watching?
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Cloud Atlas (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7,666 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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