Cloud Atlas
“Everything is connected.”
Synopsis
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-07
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
Halle Berry
Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
Jim Broadbent
Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
Hugo Weaving
Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
Jim Sturgess
Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
Bae Doona
Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
Ben Whishaw
Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
James D'Arcy
Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
Zhou Xun
Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
Keith David
Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
Susan Sarandon
Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
Hugh Grant
Rev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
David Gyasi
Autua / Lester Rey / Duophsyte
Robert Fyfe
Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1
Martin Wuttke
Mr. Boerhaave / Guard / Leary the Healer
Robin Morrissey
Young Cavendish
Brody Nicholas Lee
Javier Gomez / Jonas / Zachry's Older Nephew
Ian van Temperley
Enforcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$102M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$130.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.28x
+$28.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski
- Original Score
- Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
- Original Title
- Cloud Atlas
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, China, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Budget
- $102M
- Worldwide Gross
- $130.5M
- Production Studios
- Cloud Atlas Productions, Anarchos Productions, X Filme Creative Pool, A Company, Dreams of Dragon Pictures, Media Asia Film Production, Ascension Pictures, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, David Mitchell
Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
Frank Griebe, Alan C. McLaughlin, Jeremy Braben, Steven Desbrow, John Toll
Alexander Berner, Claus Wehlisch
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Uwe Schott, Stefan Arndt, Philip Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Florian Gellinger
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lilly Wachowski
Director
Lana Wachowski
Director
Lana Wachowski
Screenplay
Tom Tykwer
Screenplay
Lilly Wachowski
Screenplay
Alexander Berner
Editor
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Lana Wachowski
Producer
Lilly Wachowski
Producer
Stefan Arndt
Producer
Grant Hill
Producer
Tom Tykwer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Atlas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cloud Atlas about?
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
Who directed Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas was directed by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
The principal cast of Cloud Atlas includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess.
When was Cloud Atlas released and how long is it?
Cloud Atlas was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas had a reported production budget of $102M and grossed $130.5M at the worldwide box office (1.28 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Cloud Atlas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cloud Atlas was composed by Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer.
Is Cloud Atlas based on a book or true story?
Cloud Atlas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Mitchell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).