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Knowing

2009·Movie·PG-13·121 min·6.3(5,843)

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.

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Where to watch Knowing in United States

Click a service to open Knowing there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.

Where is Knowing streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, Kanopy, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Tubi TV, CTV, PlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyFilmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, CineMix+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner
BrazilFilmelier Plus Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store
JapanHulu, U-NEXT

About Knowing

Knowing is a 2009 English-language action, mystery and science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 5800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy, The Roku Channel.

Knowing was produced by Summit Entertainment, Escape Artists, and Mystery Clock Cinema and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 19, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $155 million worldwide.

Director
Alex Proyas
Writers
Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
Release date
March 19, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$155 million
Production
Summit Entertainment, Escape Artists, Mystery Clock Cinema
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Knowing cast & crew

Knowing was directed by Alex Proyas and written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, and Stiles White.

The cast features 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, and Terry Camilleri as Cashier.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Simon Duggan, and it was produced by Steve Tisch and Todd Black.

Is Knowing worth watching?

Knowing holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 5,843 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, mystery, and science fiction, Knowing is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Knowing

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Cast of Knowing

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

John Koestler

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Diana Wayland

Chandler Canterbury

Chandler Canterbury

Caleb Koestler

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

Phil Bergman

Nadia Townsend

Nadia Townsend

Grace Koestler

Terry Camilleri

Terry Camilleri

Cashier

Lara Robinson

Lara Robinson

Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland

Adrienne Pickering

Adrienne Pickering

Allison

Danielle Carter

Danielle Carter

Miss Taylor (1959)

Alethea McGrath

Alethea McGrath

Miss Taylor (2009)

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David Lennie

Principal Clark (1959)

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D.G. Maloney

The Stranger

Knowing — FAQs

Where can I watch Knowing in United States?

Knowing is streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Knowing on YouTube TV?

Yes — Knowing is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Knowing in?

Knowing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Knowing?

Knowing runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

What is Knowing rated?

Knowing is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 5,843 ratings.

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