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Director:
Roland Emmerich
Writers (WGA):
Roland Emmerich (written by) &
Harald Kloser (written by)
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Release Date:
13 November 2009 (USA) more
Tagline:
We Were Warned. more
Plot:
An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. | add synopsis
User Comments:
Most Amazing, Suspenseful Disaster film! more (6 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Farewell Atlantis (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language.
Runtime:
158 min
Country:
USA | Canada
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44575) | Ireland:12A | UK:12A | South Korea:12 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:PG | Norway:11 | Japan:G | Hong Kong:IIA | Australia:M | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia)

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Trivia:
The President's first and last names are the same as the 28th President in real life. Woodrow Wilson's first name is actually Thomas. more
Quotes:
[from trailer]
Jackson Curtis: It's not just california... it's the whole world.
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Referenced in 2012: Startling New Secrets (2009) (TV) more
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10 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
Most Amazing, Suspenseful Disaster film!, 8 November 2009
9/10
Author: flagg_01 from United States

I just caught a charity preview in Plano, TX. I have to say this is one of the most suspenseful, edge of your seat movies that I've seen in a long time. The special effects were phenomenal and made me jump out of my seat a multiple times. The first part of the movie did seem a little slow during the character development, which is to be expected. But, once the action starts, look out! The director did a great job, starting out with low intensity events and building up the intensity of the events of the move to the final climax. This is an awesome movie that has to be seen on the big screen for the full effect, highly recommended!!!

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