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Geostorm (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Geostorm is a 2017 action thriller directed by Dean Devlin, starring Gerard Butler as Jake Lawson, Jim Sturgess and Ed Harris. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $221.9 million worldwide on a $120 million budget. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
worldwide gross
$221.9M
Echo Score
38
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Geostorm (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Dean Devlin
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$120M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Geostorm About?

The premise of Geostorm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a network of climate-controlling satellites malfunctions, triggering devastating natural disasters worldwide, world leaders must work together. A former satellite designer and a maverick meteorologist join forces to uncover the cause of the system’s failure and stop a catastrophic geostorm from destroying the planet. They race against time to find the truth and prevent global annihilation.

Geostorm Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • disaster film
  • near future
  • malfunction
  • disaster
  • failure
  • environmental catastrophe
  • nasa
  • tsunami
  • space rocket
  • kidnapping
  • international space station
  • space shuttle launch
+38 more
  • global warming
  • climate change
  • global disaster
  • tough girl
  • female warrior
  • female astronaut
  • satellite
  • climate
  • network
  • catastrophe
  • hurricane
  • weather
  • mass destruction
  • brother brother relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • female agent
  • title spoken by character
  • president of the united states
  • countdown
  • self destruct
  • self destruct sequence
  • political convention
  • assassination attempt
  • hearing
  • secretary of state
  • dog
  • cold front
  • computer programming
  • spacewalk
  • spacesuit
  • beach
  • space station
  • evacuation
  • extreme weather
  • explosion
  • tornado
  • heat wave
  • video conference
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Cast & crew

Geostorm Cast & Characters

Gerard Butler leads the cast as Jake Lawson, with Jim Sturgess as Max Lawson and Ed Harris as Leonard Dekkom. Directed by Dean Devlin; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Geostorm

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From the director

More from Dean Devlin

One more film directed by Dean Devlin: Bad Samaritan.

Full filmography
Ratings

Geostorm Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Geostorm 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 38/100, strongest in sensory experience (50) and weakest in story & flow (25).

38 /100

Geostorm Echo Score Breakdown

Geostorm struggles to engage due to uneven execution across its technical and narrative elements. Critic feedback highlights inconsistent direction and a lack of compelling character arcs, while users note an overcomplicated premise that fails to balance its scope. Though some praise emerges for late-arriving visual spectacle, this is undercut by structural flaws and uneven pacing. Overall, Geostorm leaves a net impression of a disaster film with sporadic visual interest but limited emotional or thematic impact.

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

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, the film presents inconsistent technical artistry. Direction and editing oscillate between functional and sluggish, with most scenes staged in austere studio settings that limit visual dynamism. Production design shows moments of scale but often feels artificial, and cinematography lacks an engaging color palette. The net effect is a muted aesthetic.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When it comes to character and emotion, the film offers minimal depth or empathy. Acting feels cursory and marked by narrative exposition rather than organic interaction. Emotional beats struggle to resonate amid thinly sketched relationships, and the intended tension between protagonists never crystallizes into authentic conflict. The overall impression is one of limited character investment.

  • Story & Flow 25

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative suffers from overextension and lack of clarity. The premise of global weather control is underutilized amid a crowded array of crises, leading to disjointed pacing and diminished engagement. Plot coherence falters as key motivations remain unexplored and critical developments unfold abruptly. The result is a muddled storyline with little sustained momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    In sensory experience, the film delivers intermittent spectacle hindered by uneven sound and visual cohesion. Special effects achieve striking moments in the final act but are offset by earlier sequences with unconvincing digital imagery. Sound design lacks dynamic impact, and the musical score rarely reinforces dramatic tension. Overall, the sensory impression is inconsistent.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    As a rewatch factor, the film presents limited appeal beyond an initial viewing. Some viewers may find novelty in its speculative premise or late visual flourishes, but narrative weaknesses and shallow character engagement diminish repeated enjoyment. The uneven execution offers few new insights on subsequent viewings, resulting in low overall replay value.

Plot

Geostorm Plot Summary

What happens in Geostorm 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

In 2019, an international coalition sets in motion a revolutionary project involving climate-controlling satellites known as “Dutch Boy.” This ambitious initiative is initially placed under the control of the US government. When Dutch Boy successfully neutralizes a furious typhoon, Jake Lawson (Gerard Butler), the chief architect of the project, faces severe criticism from a Senate sub-committee for acting without authorization. Consequently, he is replaced by his brother, Max Lawson (Jim Sturgess), who is working under Secretary of State Leonard Dekkom (Ed Harris). Due to security lapses revealed during this transition, plans to transfer Dutch Boy from US oversight to an international committee come to a halt.

Full summary

The whole story of Geostorm, scene by scene

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Box office

Geostorm Box Office & Budget

Geostorm grossed $221.9 million worldwide on a $120 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $33.7 million came from the US and Canada and $188.2 million (85%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$221.9M

1.8× its budget

US & Canada
$33.7M
International
$188.2M
Budget
$120M
US & Canada 15% Rest of the world 85%
Videos

Geostorm Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 3 trailers, 2 clips and 1 featurette.

All 6 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer 2
  • Trailer Control
  • Clip Full Movie Preview
  • Clip The Start Of The Storm
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Geostorm?

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

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What is the name of the climate-controlling satellite system in Geostorm?

Cars

Cars in Geostorm

76 cars on screen, including the 2006 Lincoln Town Car and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W246.

All 76 cars
  • 2006 Lincoln Town Car in Geostorm 2006 Lincoln Town Car Important role
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W246 in Geostorm 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W246 Important role
  • 2013 Nissan Altima in Geostorm 2013 Nissan Altima Important role
  • 2013 smart Fortwo electric drive in Geostorm 2013 smart Fortwo electric drive Important role
Details

Geostorm Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Geo Tormenta” and “Geo-oluja”.

Also known as
  • Geo Tormenta
  • Geo-oluja
  • GeoTormenta
  • Geostorm - Globálne nebezpečenstvo
  • จีโอสตอร์ม เมฆาถล่มโลก
  • ジオストーム:2017
  • Uzaydan Gelen Fırtına
  • 人造天劫
  • 全球风暴
  • Велика олуја
  • Геошторм
  • Παγκόσμιος Κίνδυνος: Geostorm
+20 more
  • Űrvihar
  • Tempestade: Planeta em Fúria
  • Geostorm: Globální nebezpečí
  • Геобуря
  • Geo-Tormenta
  • הסערה
  • 氣象戰
  • Siêu Bão Địa Cầu
  • Geostorm - Ameaça Global
  • Geostorm: Pericol Global
  • Geostorm: Globálne nebezpečenstvo
  • 지오스톰
  • Геоолуја
  • Supervētra
  • ジオストーム
  • Géotempête
  • Globalinė audra
  • جيوستورم
  • Geovihar
  • Geotempesta, გეოშტორმი

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FAQ

Geostorm FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Geostorm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Geostorm?

Geostorm runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Geostorm released?

Geostorm was released on October 20, 2017.

Who directed Geostorm?

Geostorm was directed by Dean Devlin.

More films by Dean Devlin

Who is in the cast of Geostorm?

Geostorm stars Gerard Butler as Jake Lawson, Jim Sturgess as Max Lawson and Ed Harris as Leonard Dekkom, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Geostorm make at the box office?

Geostorm grossed $221.9 million worldwide ($33.7 million domestic, $188.2 million international) on a budget of $120 million.

How is Geostorm rated?

Geostorm has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Geostorm have a post-credit scene?

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

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