Prometheus (2012) Sci-Fi Mystery Adventure
Prometheus (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jun 08, 2012 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure | Runtime 2h 04m
- Our Score: ☆ 8/10
Read our Prometheus Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.29/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Prometheus
Prometheus Plot Synopsis:
Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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Prometheus Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 124 minutes / Genres: Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure
Directors: Ridley Scott
Stars: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 08, 2012Box Office: $126,477,084
Awards: 6
Nominations: 46
What is Prometheus Streaming On?
Prometheus is Streaming on Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English, Gaelic
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Prometheus Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 08, 2012, Blu-ray 4K: Aug 15, 2017, Blu-ray: Aug 15, 2017
Writers: Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof, Dan O'Bannon
Producers: Michael Costigan, Michael Ellenberg, David Giler, Walter Hill, Mark Huffam, Teresa Kelly, Damon Lindelof, Mary Richards, Ridley Scott
Musicians: Marc Streitenfeld
Cinematographers: Dariusz Wolski
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Prometheus Plot Synopsis:
Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.
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Prometheus (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
Prometheus Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Noomi Rapace | ... | Elizabeth Shaw |
| Michael Fassbender | ... | David |
| Charlize Theron | ... | Meredith Vickers |
| Idris Elba | ... | Janek |
| Guy Pearce | ... | Peter Weyland |
| Logan Marshall-Green | ... | Charlie Holloway |
| Sean Harris | ... | Fifield |
| Rafe Spall | ... | Millburn |
| Emun Elliott | ... | Chance |
| Benedict Wong | ... | Ravel |
| Kate Dickie | ... | Ford |
| Branwell Donaghey | ... | Mercenary 1 |
| Vladimir ''Furdo'' Furdik | ... | Mercenary 2 (as Vladimir Furdik) |
| C.C. Smiff | ... | Mercenary 3 (as CC Smiff) |
| Shane Steyn | ... | Mercenary 4 |
| Ian Whyte | ... | Last Engineer |
| John Lebar | ... | Ghost Engineer |
| Daniel James | ... | Sacrifice Engineer |
| Patrick Wilson | ... | Shaw''s Father |
| Lucy Hutchinson | ... | Young Shaw |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Noomi Rapace (b. December 28, 1979) – Elizabeth Shaw
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4¼" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Noomi Noren | Noomi Norén - Michael Fassbender (b. April 2, 1977) – David
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Charlize Theron (b. August 7, 1975) – Meredith Vickers
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Sharliz Teron - Idris Elba (b. September 6, 1972) – Janek
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Guy Pearce (b. October 5, 1967) – Peter Weyland
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.79 m) - Logan Marshall-Green (b. November 1, 1976) – Charlie Holloway
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Logan Marshall Green - Sean Harris (b. November 30, 1965) – Fifield
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Rafe Spall (b. March 10, 1983) – Millburn
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Rafe - Emun Elliott (b. November 28, 1983) – Chance
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Benedict Wong (b. November 30, 1969) – Ravel
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Benedict Wang - Kate Dickie (b. November 30, 1970) – Ford
Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Branwell Donaghey – Mercenary 1
- Vladimir ''Furdo'' Furdik (b. July 1, 1970) – Mercenary 2 (as Vladimir Furdik)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Vladimir Furdick | Vladamir Furdik | Vladimir Furdik | Vlado Furdik | Vladimír Furdík | Furdik Vladimir - C.C. Smiff – Mercenary 3 (as CC Smiff)
Also known as: C C Smiff | CC Smiff | C.C. Smith | CC Smith | Neil Smith - Shane Steyn – Mercenary 4
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