Another Earth (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Another Earth is a 2011 drama directed by Mike Cahill, starring Brit Marling and William Mapother. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2012. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Mike Cahill
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another Earth About?
The premise of Another Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the discovery of a duplicate Earth, promising astrophysicist Rhoda Williams and acclaimed composer John Burroughs' lives are irrevocably altered by a sudden tragedy. As they grapple with loss and search for meaning, an unexpected connection forms between them, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the possibility of a second chance.
Another Earth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- duplicate earth
- duplicate
- guilt
- killed in a car accident
- parallel world
- planet
- synchronicity
- janitor
- loss of son
- anti depressant
- suicide attempt
- car crash
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- jail
- interplanetary travel
- subjective camera
- ex convict
- loneliness
- apology
- car accident
- planet earth
- older man younger woman relationship
- tragedy drama
- sci fi drama
- interdimensional sci fi
- solar system
- cleaning
- mirror
- death
- grief
- loss of wife
- widower
- death of wife
- cleaner
- death of a child
- destiny
- pianist
- piano
- mount pleasant california
- coma
- concert hall
- telescope
- boston massachusetts
- storytelling
- flashback
- surrealism
- snow
- drunk driver
- flash forward
- being watched
- watching someone
Where to Watch Another Earth
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Another Earth Cast
Brit Marling leads the cast, with William Mapother. Directed by Mike Cahill.
- Director Mike Cahill
Another Earth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Another Earth 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
524 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Another Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Another Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rhoda Williams, portrayed by Brit Marling, is a high school student and aspiring astronomer who has just received acceptance into MIT. In celebration with friends, she drives home under the influence and becomes captivated by a remarkable story on the radio about a newly visible planet in the sky. In an unfortunate turn of fate, she crashes into a stationary vehicle at an intersection, leading to the tragic death of John Burroughs’s (William Mapother) pregnant wife and son, while John himself falls into a coma. As a consequence of her actions, Rhoda is sentenced to four years in prison, but her juvenile status keeps her identity shielded from the public eye.
Full summary
The whole story of Another Earth, scene by scene
Another Earth Box Office
Another Earth grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $617,589 (32%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $617.6K
Another Earth Awards & Nominations
Another Earth earned 3 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2012. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 2012.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
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Saturn Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Writing
Another Earth Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
How Well Do You Know Another Earth?
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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Who is the main character in 'Another Earth'?
Cars in Another Earth
7 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet S-10 and the BMW 7 E38.
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet S-10 Minor role
Another Earth Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “A Outra Terra” and “Otro planeta”.
- Also known as
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- A Outra Terra
- Otro planeta
- Felettünk a föld
- Druga Ziemia
- アナザー プラネット
- 어나더 어스
- Toinen maailma
- Otro Mundo
- Outra Terra
- Otra Tierra
- 另一个地球
- Другая Земля
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- Druga zemlja
- Jiná země
- Друга Земља
- Başka Bir Dünya
- Η Άλλη Γη
- Druhá Zem
- Un alt Pământ
- ארץ אחרת
- Інша Земля
- Втората Земя
- Cita Zeme
- 另一個地球
- 平行異空
- Kita Žemė
- Một Trái Đất Khác
- ณ อีกดาวโลก มีรักรออยู่
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Another Earth FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Another Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another Earth?
Another Earth runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Another Earth released?
Another Earth was released on July 22, 2011.
Who directed Another Earth?
Another Earth was directed by Mike Cahill.
More films by Mike Cahill Who is in the cast of Another Earth?
Another Earth stars Brit Marling and William Mapother.
Where can I watch Another Earth?
In the US, Another Earth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Another Earth make at the box office?
Another Earth grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $617,589 international).
How is Another Earth rated?
Another Earth has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Another Earth nominated for any awards?
Another Earth received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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