

The Core
“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.
Where to watch The Core in United States
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Where is The Core streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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 2,162 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
Dr. Josh Keyes

Hilary Swank
Maj. Rebecca Childs

Delroy Lindo
Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton

Stanley Tucci
Dr. Conrad Zimsky

Tchéky Karyo
Serge

DJ Qualls
Theodore Donald 'Rat' Finch

Richard Jenkins
Gen. Thomas Purcell

Bruce Greenwood
Cmdr. Robert Iverson

Christopher Shyer
Dave Perry

Ray Galletti
Paul

Eileen Pedde
Lynne

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 2,162 ratings.











