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Annihilation (2018) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Feb 23, 2018 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 1h 55m
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Annihilation Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.54/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.9/10
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Annihilation Plot Synopsis:
A biologist's husband disappears. She puts her name forward for an expedition into an environmental disaster zone, but does not find what she's expecting. The expedition team is made up of the biologist, an anthropologist, a psychologist, a surveyor, and a linguist.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don"t apply.
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Annihilation Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 115 minutes / Directors: Alex Garland
Stars: Natalie Portman, Benedict Wong, Sonoya Mizuno, David Gyasi, Oscar Isaac … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 23, 2018Box Office: $32,732,301
Awards: 17
Nominations: 63
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Annihilation Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 23, 2018, Digital HD: May 22, 2018, Blu-ray: May 29, 2018
Writers: Alex Garland, Jeff VanderMeer
Producers: Jo Burn, Eli Bush, Allegra Clegg, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Scott Rudin, Joanne Smith
Editors: Barney Pilling
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Annihilation (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
Annihilation Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Portman | ... | Lena |
| Benedict Wong | ... | Lomax |
| Sonoya Mizuno | ... | Humanoid & Katie (Med Student) |
| David Gyasi | ... | Daniel |
| Oscar Isaac | ... | Kane |
| John Schwab | ... | Paramedic |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Dr Ventress |
| Gina Rodriguez | ... | Anya Thorensen |
| Tuva Novotny | ... | Cass Sheppard |
| Tessa Thompson | ... | Josie Radek |
| Sammy Hayman | ... | Mayer |
| Josh Danford | ... | Shelley |
| Kristen McGarrity | ... | Lena Double |
| Kola Bokinni | ... | Peyton (uncredited) |
| Annarie Boor | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Richard Clark | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Bern Collaço | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Honey Holmes | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Cosmo Jarvis | ... | Special Ops Soldier 1 (uncredited) |
| Bobby Mahmi | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Natalie Portman (b. June 9, 1981) – Lena
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Benedict Wong (b. November 30, 1969) – Lomax
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Benedict Wang - Sonoya Mizuno (b. July 1, 1986) – Humanoid & Katie (Med Student)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - David Gyasi (b. January 2, 1980) – Daniel
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Oscar Isaac (b. March 9, 1979) – Kane
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Oscar Isaac Hernandez | Óscar Isaac - John Schwab (b. September 15, 1972) – Paramedic
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John Schwabb - Jennifer Jason Leigh (b. February 5, 1962) – Dr Ventress
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Leigh - Gina Rodriguez – Anya Thorensen
- Tuva Novotny (b. December 21, 1979) – Cass Sheppard
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Tuva Novotny Hedström - Tessa Thompson (b. October 3, 1983) – Josie Radek
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3¾" (1.62 m) - Sammy Hayman (b. June 30, 1988) – Mayer
Also known as: Sam Hayman - Josh Danford – Shelley
Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - Kristen McGarrity – Lena Double
- Kola Bokinni – Peyton (uncredited)
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Annarie Boor – Scientist (uncredited)
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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