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Cloud Atlas (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Cloud Atlas is a 2012 sci-fi drama directed by Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer, starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant. It is partly based on Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes and earned $130.5 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Makeup at the Critics' Choice 2013. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
worldwide gross
$130.5M
award won
1
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Cloud Atlas (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 52m (172 min)
Directors
Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Based on
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cloud Atlas About?

The premise of Cloud Atlas without spoilers, adapted from Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Across six historical periods, the lives of different individuals become unexpectedly linked. The story follows a soul's journey through reincarnation, exploring themes of connection, consequence, and transformation. From a 19th-century Pacific voyage to a futuristic dystopian Korea, acts of kindness and rebellion ripple through time, influencing the fates of those involved. Love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of freedom intertwine in a complex narrative of drama, action, and mystery.

Cloud Atlas Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • future
  • reincarnation
  • clone
  • nonlinear timeline
  • tribe
  • futuristic city
  • dystopia
  • gay character
  • rebellion
  • gay lovers
  • sailing
  • composer
+38 more
  • nursing home
  • nuclear power
  • escape
  • facial scar
  • karma
  • stuck in an elevator
  • female nudity
  • post apocalypse
  • based on novel
  • heroine
  • identification number
  • strong female character
  • tragic romance
  • violence
  • title directed by female
  • running for one's life
  • actor plays multiple roles
  • actress plays multiple roles
  • strong female protagonist
  • epic sci fi
  • foot fetish
  • sitting on a toilet
  • letter writing
  • eye patch
  • gay
  • homosexual kiss
  • psychological drama
  • dystopian sci fi
  • gay man bisexual man relationship
  • bisexual
  • lgbt
  • born sexy yesterday trope
  • cyberpunk
  • reporter
  • seoul
  • san francisco california
  • submerged car
  • contract
Where to watch

Where to Watch Cloud Atlas

Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Cloud Atlas Cast

Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Halle Berry and Hugh Grant. Directed by Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Cloud Atlas Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cloud Atlas 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Plot

Cloud Atlas Plot Summary

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

Spoilers ahead

This film intricately weaves together the tales of six souls across different timelines, highlighting the profound connections among their lives and the transformative impacts they have on one another’s journeys.

Full summary

The whole story of Cloud Atlas, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Cloud Atlas Box Office

Cloud Atlas grossed $130.5 million worldwide. $27.1 million came from the US and Canada and $103.4 million (79%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$130.5M

US & Canada
$27.1M
International
$103.4M
US & Canada 21% Rest of the world 79%
Awards

Cloud Atlas Awards & Nominations

Cloud Atlas won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Makeup at the Critics' Choice 2013. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2013, with 1 win from 3 nominations.

1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Cloud Atlas Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 4 teasers and 1 featurette.

All 7 videos
Cloud Atlas - Extended First Look [HD]
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Teaser Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 1
  • Teaser Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 3
  • Teaser Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 4
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cloud Atlas?

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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  10. Question 10: not answered

Who saves Adam Ewing from certain doom while at sea?
Cars

Cars in Cloud Atlas

21 cars on screen, including the 1970 Buick Electra 225 and the 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.

All 21 cars
  • 1970 Buick Electra 225 in Cloud Atlas 1970 Buick Electra 225 Important role
  • 1969 Chrysler Town & Country in Cloud Atlas 1969 Chrysler Town & Country Important role
  • 2010 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III in Cloud Atlas 2010 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Important role
  • 1966 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 in Cloud Atlas 1966 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Important role
Details

Cloud Atlas Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Atlas Chmur” and “Atlas mraků”.

Also known as
  • Atlas Chmur
  • Atlas mraků
  • Cloud Atlas - Der Wolkenatlas
  • 클라우드 아틀라스
  • クラウド アトラス
  • Облакът Aтлас
  • Cloud Atlas: La Red Invisible
  • Cloud Atlas (2012)
  • A Viagem 2012
  • Cartographie des nuages
  • Cloud Atlas - Alles ist verbunden
  • Mây Atlas
+21 more
  • El atlas de las nubes
  • 云图
  • Bulut Atlası
  • Felhőatlasz
  • Облачный атлас
  • Pilvikartasto
  • ענן אטלס
  • Atlas mrakov
  • คลาวด์ แอตลาส หยุดโลกข้ามเวลา
  • Atlas oblaka
  • Хмарний атлас
  • Atlasul norilor
  • A Viagem
  • Atlas oblakov
  • 雲圖
  • Debesų žemėlapis
  • Атлас облака
  • سحابة الأطلس, ღრუბლის ატლასი
  • Vân Đồ
  • اطلس ابر
  • L’atles dels núvols

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FAQ

Cloud Atlas FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Cloud Atlas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).

When was Cloud Atlas released?

Cloud Atlas was released on October 26, 2012.

Who directed Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas was directed by Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer.

More films by Lana Wachowski

Who is in the cast of Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant, among 4 credited actors.

Where can I watch Cloud Atlas?

In the US, Cloud Atlas is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Cloud Atlas make at the box office?

Cloud Atlas grossed $130.5 million worldwide ($27.1 million domestic, $103.4 million international).

How is Cloud Atlas rated?

Cloud Atlas has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Is Cloud Atlas based on a book?

Yes. Cloud Atlas is partly adapted from Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell.

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