Knowing
“What happens when the numbers run out?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Knowing - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-11
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
John Koestler
Rose Byrne
Diana Wayland
Chandler Canterbury
Caleb Koestler
Ben Mendelsohn
Phil Bergman
Nadia Townsend
Grace Koestler
Terry Camilleri
Cashier
Lara Robinson
Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland
Adrienne Pickering
Allison
Danielle Carter
Miss Taylor (1959)
Alethea McGrath
Miss Taylor (2009)
David Lennie
Principal Clark (1959)
D.G. Maloney
The Stranger
Alan Hopgood
Rev. Koestler
Joshua Long
Younger Caleb
Tamara Donnellan
Lucinda's Mother
Travis Waite
Lucinda's Father
Liam Hemsworth
Spencer
Harli Ames
Man in Duffle Coat
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$155.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.11x
+$105.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Proyas
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Knowing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $155.4M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Escape Artists, Mystery Clock Cinema, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, Wintergreen Productions, Goldcrest Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Proyas
Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
Marco Beltrami
Simon Duggan, Ross Emery
Richard Learoyd
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Alex Proyas, Steve Tisch, David Bloomfield
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Proyas
Director
Ryne Douglas Pearson
Screenplay
Juliet Snowden
Screenplay
Stiles White
Screenplay
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Alex Proyas
Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Simon Duggan
Director of Photography
Richard Learoyd
Editor
Steven Jones-Evans
Production Design
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Jackson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Knowing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knowing 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 directed Knowing?
Knowing was directed by Alex Proyas.
Who stars in Knowing?
The principal cast of Knowing includes Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn, Nadia Townsend.
When was Knowing released and how long is it?
Knowing was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Knowing?
Knowing had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $155.4M at the worldwide box office (3.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Knowing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knowing was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knowing?
Knowing holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).