What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas
Synopsis
A unique feature-length retrospective documentary bringing together the directors, author David Mitchell, and key cast and crew - including Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, and Susan Sarandon - to share new reflections and untold stories from the making of Cloud Atlas. The film celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and enduring impact of the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's visionary production.
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Jon Donahue
Self - Host / Producer
Lana Wachowski
Self - Interviewee
Lilly Wachowski
Self - Interviewee
Tom Tykwer
Self - Interviewee
David Mitchell
Self - Interviewee
Tom Hanks
Self - Interviewee
Jim Broadbent
Self - Interviewee
Hugo Weaving
Self - Interviewee
Jim Sturgess
Self - Interviewee
Bae Doona
Self - Interviewee
Keith David
Self - Interviewee
James D'Arcy
Self - Interviewee
David Gyasi
Self - Interviewee
Susan Sarandon
Self - Interviewee
Hugh Grant
Self - Interviewee
Roberto Malerba
Self - Interviewee
Frank Griebe
Self - Interviewee
Hugh Bateup
Self - Interviewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Ward
- Original Title
- What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Slushpile Entertainment, Shout! Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Ward
Joe Otanez
Frank Mohler
Jon Donahue, Brian Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Donahue
Producer
Frank Mohler
Editor
Brian Ward
Director
Brian Ward
Producer
Joe Otanez
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas about?
A unique feature-length retrospective documentary bringing together the directors, author David Mitchell, and key cast and crew - including Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, and Susan Sarandon - to share new reflections and untold stories from the making of Cloud Atlas. The film celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and enduring impact of the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's visionary production.
Who directed What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas?
What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas was directed by Brian Ward.
Who stars in What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas?
The principal cast of What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas includes Jon Donahue, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, David Mitchell.
When was What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas released and how long is it?
What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas?
What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).