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The Core

2003·Movie·PG-13·136 min·5.8(2,163)

The only way out is in.

Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.

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About The Core

The Core is a 2003 English-language science fiction, adventure and thriller film directed by Jon Amiel. The cast is led by Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus.

The Core was produced by Paramount Pictures, David Foster Productions, and HorsePower Entertainment and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on March 28, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $74 million worldwide.

Director
Jon Amiel
Writers
Cooper Layne, John Rogers
Release date
March 28, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Canada
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$74 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, David Foster Productions, HorsePower Entertainment
#magnetic field#saving the world#natural disaster#survival#disaster#golden gate bridge#scientist#crash landing#center of the earth#disaster movie#environmental disaster#intense

The Core cast & crew

The Core was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Cooper Layne and John Rogers.

The cast features Aaron Eckhart as Dr. Josh Keyes, Hilary Swank as Maj. Rebecca Childs, Delroy Lindo as Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton, Stanley Tucci as Dr. Conrad Zimsky, Tchéky Karyo as Serge, and DJ Qualls as Theodore Donald 'Rat' Finch.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by John Lindley, and it was produced by Cooper Layne and Sean Bailey.

Is The Core worth watching?

The Core holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 2,163 ratings, a more divisive science fiction films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and thriller, The Core is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Core

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Cast of The Core

Aaron Eckhart

Aaron Eckhart

Dr. Josh Keyes

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Maj. Rebecca Childs

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Dr. Conrad Zimsky

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Serge

DJ Qualls

DJ Qualls

Theodore Donald 'Rat' Finch

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Gen. Thomas Purcell

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

Cmdr. Robert Iverson

Christopher Shyer

Christopher Shyer

Dave Perry

Ray Galletti

Ray Galletti

Paul

Eileen Pedde

Eileen Pedde

Lynne

Rekha Sharma

Rekha Sharma

Danni

The Core — FAQs

Where can I watch The Core in United States?

The Core is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy in United States.

Is The Core on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel?

Yes — The Core is currently available on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

What language is The Core in?

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

How long is The Core?

The Core runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is The Core rated?

The Core is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 2,163 ratings.

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