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65 (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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65 is a 2023 action thriller directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, starring Adam Driver as Mills, Ariana Greenblatt and Nika King. It earned $60.7 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
35%
worldwide gross
$60.7M
Echo Score
47
Metascore
40
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65 (2023) movie poster
Released
Directors
Bryan Woods and Scott Beck
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$45M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 65 About?

The premise of 65 without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

After crash-landing on a mysterious planet, pilot Mills discovers he's been transported 65 million years into the past. Stranded and facing a perilous landscape, he must join forces with Koa, a young survivor, to navigate a world filled with dangerous prehistoric creatures. Their only hope is to find a way to secure a rescue and escape the deadly environment of ancient Earth.

65 Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • dinosaur
  • astronaut
  • survival
  • father daughter relationship
  • loss of daughter
  • gun
  • shot in the eye
  • asteroid
  • prehistoric times
  • suicide contemplation
  • dinosaur killing asteroid
  • written by director
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  • no opening credits
  • spaceship
  • spacecraft
  • film starts with text
  • explosion
  • creature
  • creature feature
  • berry
  • profanity
  • child swearing
  • death of family
  • loss of family
  • orphan
  • child in peril
  • geyser
  • animal attack
  • animal killing
  • giant animal
  • stabbed in the eye
  • swamp
  • footprint
  • skeleton
  • maggot
  • forest
  • woods
  • cave
  • chase
  • hologram
  • meteor
  • meteor shower
  • race against time
  • terminal illness
  • sick child
  • ill child
  • blood on camera lens
  • minimal cast
  • corpse
  • dead body
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Cast & crew

65 Cast & Characters

Adam Driver leads the cast as Mills, with Ariana Greenblatt as Koa and Nika King as Nevine's Mom. Directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Bryan Woods and Scott Beck

More films directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, best-rated first: Heretic, Haunt and Nightlight.

Ratings

65 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 65 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 47/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in story & flow (40).

47 /100

65 Echo Score Breakdown

In terms of overall impact, the film delivers a visually engaging premise but struggles to sustain narrative momentum and emotional depth. Critics consistently note uneven execution and a predictable plot, while some audience members acknowledge competent CGI and occasional entertainment value. The performances receive divergent assessments, ranging from commendable commitment to perceived wooden delivery. Consequently, the movie offers limited lasting appeal, positioning it as a modestly enjoyable entry rather than a standout work.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 50

    In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, the film showcases impressive CGI and notable atmospheric sets, particularly in its depiction of prehistoric landscapes. However, reviewers point to uneven execution, with occasional unnatural framing and difficulties discerning detail in darker scenes. The editing maintains a brisk pace but lacks stylistic distinction, resulting in a competent yet unremarkable visual presentation.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When assessing acting and emotional resonance, the two leads receive mixed appraisals; some viewers commend Driver’s commitment and Greenblatt’s expressive presence, while others describe performances as surface‑level and wooden. The limited cast restricts character development, and the relationship, though occasionally highlighted as a strength, often lacks depth. Consequently, emotional engagement is sporadic, reducing overall character impact.

  • Story & Flow 40

    Regarding narrative structure, the plot is viewed as straightforward but largely predictable, with critics highlighting weak writing, limited tension, and logical gaps. The premise of a stranded astronaut in the dinosaur era offers originality, yet execution fails to build sustained suspense or clear stakes. While some audiences find the simple story adequate for brief entertainment, the overall lack of cohesion diminishes its storytelling effectiveness.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    The sensory experience benefits from notable special‑effects work, delivering dynamic dinosaur encounters and a compelling atmospheric tone. Sound design, however, receives criticism for lacking impact in key moments, and the musical score is described as serviceable but unmemorable. Visual style varies, with bright, vivid sequences contrasting against darker scenes where detail can be lost, resulting in an overall mixed sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Replay value is mixed; while some viewers appreciate the film's brisk runtime and occasional visual thrills, the predictable narrative and uneven character engagement limit its rewatch appeal. Positive notes highlight enjoyable CGI moments and a modestly entertaining premise, but criticisms of shallow storytelling and inconsistent pacing reduce incentive for multiple viewings. Overall, the movie offers limited incentive for repeated watches.

Plot

65 Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in 65 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

65 million years ago, on the exotic planet Somaris, pilot Mills (played by Adam Driver) persuades his wife Alya (portrayed by Nika King) to allow him to embark on a two-year space expedition. The mission promises to triple his salary, providing the funds necessary for the medical treatment of their sick daughter, Nevine (played by Chloe Coleman). However, tragedy strikes when a disaster occurs during the journey, and Mills’s ship, the Zoic, is struck by a barrage of asteroids, leading to a catastrophic crash landing on what he believes is an alien world—unbeknownst to him, it is actually Earth.

Full summary

The whole story of 65, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

65 Box Office & Budget

65 grossed $60.7 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $32.1 million came from the US and Canada and $28.7 million (47%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$60.7M

1.3× its budget

US & Canada
$32.1M
International
$28.7M
Budget
$45M
US & Canada 53% Rest of the world 47%
Videos

65 Trailers & Videos

39 videos: 2 trailers, 30 teasers, 1 clip, 3 featurettes and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 39 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
  • Teaser 65 Million Years Ago, Big Game Meant Something Very Different
  • Teaser Earth 65 million years ago was wild.
  • Teaser Philippines TV Spot 1
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 65?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What was the primary reason Mills agreed to the space expedition?

Details

65 Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “שישים וחמש” and “65: Iznīcības robeža”.

Also known as
  • שישים וחמש
  • 65: Iznīcības robeža
  • 65:絕境逃生
  • 65: Al borde de la extinción
  • 65 - La Terre d'avant
  • 65 Millionen Jahre zuvor führte die Suche nach einer neuen Welt zur urzeitlichen Erde
  • 65 - Vor 65 Millionen Jahren hatte die prähistorische Erde einen Besucher
  • 65 - Ameaça Pré-Histórica
  • 逃出白垩纪
  • Sixty-five
  • Útek z planéty dinosaurov
  • 65 : La Terre d'avant
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  • 65: Ameaça Pré-Histórica
  • 65: Trận Chiến Thời Tiền Sử
  • ٦٥
  • 65:恐怖行星
  • 65 - Fuga dalla Terra
  • ۶۵
  • 65 ผจญนรกล้านปี
  • 65: išnykimo riba
  • 65/シックスティ・ファイブ

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FAQ

65 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 65, each answered in a sentence.

When was 65 released?

65 was released on March 10, 2023.

Who directed 65?

65 was directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck.

More films by Bryan Woods

Who is in the cast of 65?

65 stars Adam Driver as Mills, Ariana Greenblatt as Koa and Nika King as Nevine's Mom, among 5 credited actors.

How much did 65 make at the box office?

65 grossed $60.7 million worldwide ($32.1 million domestic, $28.7 million international) on a budget of $45 million.

How is 65 rated?

65 has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 2.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Does 65 have a post-credit scene?

No. 65 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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