Cloverfield (2008) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery Action Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jan 18, 2008 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Action, Adventure | Runtime 1h 25m
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Cloverfield Plot Synopsis:

To celebrate Rob's massive promotion, his lover, Beth, and friends, decide to throw a massive surprise farewell party, now that he is about to move to Japan. However, a deafening explosion and the arrival of an enormous scaly and gangly creature will abruptly interrupt the festivities, as all hell breaks loose in New York City, and the Statue of Liberty is decapitated. As the reptilian behemoth levels Manhattan, a daring dash to rescue Beth begins, while at the same time, everything is recorded through the lens of a hand-held camcorder, amid mayhem and destruction. In the end, where did this relentless invader come from, and above all, is there a chance of survival? As they go to investigate, an adventure deep into the streets of New York begins, as the friends are determined to rescue Rob's true love.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of friends venture deep into the streets of New York on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack.

Tagline: Some Thing Has Found Us

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Official Trailer

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Cloverfield Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 85 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Action, Adventure
Sub-Genres:  Monsters
Horror Genres:  Aliens, Found Footage
Horror Subgenres:  Apocalypse, Confined, Mind Bender, Sci-Fi
Directors: Matt Reeves
Stars: Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T.J. Miller, Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 18, 2008
Box Office: $80,048,433
Awards: 5
Nominations: 34
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What is Cloverfield Streaming On?

Cloverfield is Streaming on Netflix, Tubi
Language: English, Russian, French, Japanese
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Cloverfield Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 18, 2008, Netflix: Jul 01, 2019, Tubi: Apr 01, 2025, Blu-ray 4K: Jan 23, 2018
Writers: Drew Goddard
Producers: J.J. Abrams, David Baronoff, Bryan Burk, Sherryl Clark, Guy Riedel
Editors: Kevin Stitt

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