Taking Earth
Synopsis
The human race is thrown into chaos as an alien invasion takes control of the planet in an effort to find one boy out of 7 billion people who holds the power to destroy them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-20
Top Cast
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Ronan Quarmby
David
Brad Richards
Garabon / Graeme
Barbara Harrison
Ellen / Elle-chanan
Marco Torlage
Cameron / Camiru
Richard Sorensen
Devanera
Annabelle Van Heerden
Sarah
Claudia Noble-Areff
Reveniah
Tyla Goodwin
Shanna
Nancy Bingham
Nancy / Granny B
Harry Bingham
Collective
Noel Smith
Collective
Virgilio Da Silva
Irekhull
Tsenolo Neo Mofokeng
Warehouse IO
Mark Leonard
Richard
Siphiwe Nhlapo
Frankie
Ingeborg Quarmby
Fran
Gill Koziel
Gayle Hammond
Camellia Ho Hip
Learil
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grant Humphreys
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Harrison, Grant Knight, Grant Humphreys
- Original Score
- Josh Cruddas
- Original Title
- Taking Earth
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Digital Forces
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grant Humphreys
Michael Harrison, Grant Knight, Grant Humphreys
Josh Cruddas
Michael Harrison, Grant Humphreys
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Harrison
Writer
Michael Harrison
Producer
Grant Knight
Writer
Grant Humphreys
Director
Grant Humphreys
Writer
Grant Humphreys
Producer
Josh Cruddas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Earth
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What is Taking Earth about?
The human race is thrown into chaos as an alien invasion takes control of the planet in an effort to find one boy out of 7 billion people who holds the power to destroy them.
Who directed Taking Earth?
Taking Earth was directed by Grant Humphreys.
Who stars in Taking Earth?
The principal cast of Taking Earth includes Ronan Quarmby, Brad Richards, Barbara Harrison, Marco Torlage, Richard Sorensen.
When was Taking Earth released and how long is it?
Taking Earth was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Earth was composed by Josh Cruddas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taking Earth?
Taking Earth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).