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Knowing

PG-1320092h 1mAlex Proyas
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 35% · Metacritic 41

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"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.

Science FictionThriller
CataclysmMelancholyCodeAlienTime CapsuleEnd Of The WorldAstrophysicistGrieving WidowerLexington MassachusettsWestford Massachusetts

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What is Knowing (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in Knowing?

Knowing stars Nicolas Cage (John Koestler), Rose Byrne (Diana Wayland), Chandler Canterbury (Caleb Koestler), Ben Mendelsohn (Phil Bergman), Nadia Townsend (Grace Koestler). The film was directed by Alex Proyas.

How long is Knowing?

Knowing has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Is Knowing worth watching?

Knowing holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 35. Fans of Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Knowing?

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