IO
“In the near future we must save Earth or leave it”
Synopsis
As a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who's racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet.
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IO | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Helpert
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Spano, Will Basanta, Clay Jeter
- Original Score
- Alex Belcher, Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- IO
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Pictures, Baked Studios, Sunset Junction Entertainment, Untitled Entertainment, Good Lap Production, Okanagan Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Helpert
Charles Spano, Will Basanta, Clay Jeter
Alex Belcher, Henry Jackman
André Chemetoff
Jeff Betancourt, Mike Fromentin, Tony Randel
Jason Michael Berman, Laura Rister, Clay Jeter, Alain Peyrollaz, Thomas B. Fore
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Helpert
Director
Charles Spano
Screenplay
Will Basanta
Screenplay
Clay Jeter
Screenplay
Alex Belcher
Original Music Composer
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Omayma Ramzy
Costume Design
Romain Bourzeix
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Betancourt
Editor
Mike Fromentin
Editor
Tony Randel
Editor
Sonia de Souza
Costume Design
Jason Michael Berman
Producer
Laura Rister
Producer
François-Renaud Labarthe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About IO
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What is IO about?
As a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who's racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet.
Who directed IO?
IO was directed by Jonathan Helpert.
Who stars in IO?
The principal cast of IO includes Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, Danny Huston, Tom Payne, Emma Fitzgerald.
When was IO released and how long is it?
IO was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for IO?
The original motion picture soundtrack for IO was composed by Alex Belcher, Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for IO?
IO holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).