Here (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Here is a 2024 drama directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Kelly Reilly as Rose, Tom Hanks and Lauren McQueen. It is partly based on Here by Richard McGuire. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $16 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Miramax
- Budget
- $45M
- Based on
- Here by Richard McGuire
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Here About?
The premise of Here without spoilers, adapted from Here by Richard McGuire. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
This original film explores the lives of multiple families and a special place they call home. The story unfolds across generations, portraying the full spectrum of the human experience.
Here Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1950s
- 1980s
- 1920s
- 1930s
- the future
- de aging
- dinosaur
- christmas
- 1970s
- 1960s
- 1910s
- 1900s
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- 1940s
- experimental film
- single set production
- dinosaur extinction
- passage of time
- origins of life
- childhood
- aging
- 20th century
- halloween
- growing up
- birthday party
- cgi
- urban setting
- 2010s
- daily life
- based on comic book
- storytelling
- newborn baby
- home movie
- one word title
- 2000s
- based on comic strip
- younger version of character
- 19th century
- 1990s
- 18th century
- romantic
- 21st century
- life
- love
- coming of age
- digital de aging
- prehistoric times
- subjective camera
- new years eve
- evolution
- multiple time frames
Here Cast & Characters
Kelly Reilly leads the cast as Rose, with Tom Hanks as Richard and Lauren McQueen as Elizabeth. Directed by Robert Zemeckis; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Zemeckis
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Kelly Reilly as Rose -
Tom Hanks as Richard - Lauren McQueen as Elizabeth
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Robin Wright as Margaret
Also Starring in Here
· 3 more- Paul Bettany Al
- Beau Gadsdon Young Elizabeth
- Billie Gadsdon Young Elizabeth
More from Robert Zemeckis
More films directed by Robert Zemeckis, best-rated first: Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Here Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Here 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Here Echo Score Breakdown
The film’s overall reception skews negative due to uneven narrative flow and sporadic emotional resonance. While its static-camera approach yields occasional visual intrigue, most critics and viewers found the pacing laborious and the plot lacking cohesion. Performances are intermittently engaging but are often undercut by formulaic sentimentality and distracting visual effects. Even the musical score’s nostalgic elements struggle to overcome the film’s structural weaknesses. In sum, Here feels more like an ambitious experiment that fails to cohere into a satisfying cinematic experience.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
Art & Craft is hampered by its static framing and uneven technical execution. Multiple critics described the fixed-camera style as alienating and gimmicky, while occasional visual flourishes drew praise from some reviewers. Production design and set compositions were commended for their inventiveness, but distracting visual effects and pacing issues often undermine those successes. Overall, the film’s art direction shows ambition yet lacks consistent cohesion.
- Character & Emotion 40
Character & Emotion suffer from superficial sentimentality and uneven characterization. Critics pointed to trite and underdeveloped roles, though Tom Hanks and Robin Wright occasionally inject warmth into key scenes. Some viewers appreciated the ensemble’s chemistry, but distracting visual effects and formulaic dialogue frequently diminish emotional impact. Ultimately, the film’s character work remains undercut by a lack of depth and consistency.
- Story & Flow 30
Story & Flow are undermined by repetitive structure and unclear pacing. Many critics criticized the nonlinear timeline as gimmicky and disjointed, while some viewers reported initial confusion and forced thematic beats. Occasional narrative highlights emerge, but they prove too sporadic to sustain interest. In the end, the film’s narrative ambition fails to translate into engaging storytelling.
- Sensory Experience 45
Sensory Experience delivers uneven audiovisual elements that rarely cohere. Critics dismissed the musical score as overly sentimental and deemed many visual effects artificial, yet some viewers praised striking cinematography and inventive set compositions. Occasional moments of visual poetry and nostalgic melody emerge, but fluctuating tone and technical missteps often hamper immersion. Overall, the film’s sensory design feels uneven and seldom fully immersive.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch Factor remains low due to limited engagement and repetitive presentation. Critics and viewers alike reported that few narrative or emotional moments linger beyond the first viewing, and the static-camera conceit grows monotonous on subsequent watches. Occasional sparks of interest fail to outweigh structural and thematic shortcomings. Thus, the film provides minimal incentive for repeat viewings.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
28295 votes
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Here Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Here 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 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Millions of years ago, a vibrant world filled with dinosaurs inhabited the land until a catastrophic event led to their extinction and the arrival of the Ice Age. As this frigid epoch dissipated, the landscape flourished once more, paving the way for the emergence of the Lenni-Lenape people. The narrative intricately weaves through the life of a couple, portraying their tender courtship, the joys and challenges of family life, and the profound sorrow of the woman’s eventual demise.
Full summary
The whole story of Here, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Here Box Office & Budget
Here grossed $16 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 36% of what it cost. $12.2 million came from the US and Canada and $3.8 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16M
36% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $12.2M
- International
- $3.8M
- Budget
- $45M
Here Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips, 2 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Clip 8 Minute Extended Preview
- Clip Inventing The Lazyboy
- Clip Tom Hanks Gets Robin Wright Pregnant
- Featurette Tom Hanks Theatre Surprise
How Well Do You Know Here?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What era marks the beginning of the story in the movie?
Here Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “小世界” and “Bas Devos's here”.
- Also known as
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- 小世界
- Bas Devos's here
- Tu
- 히어
- Здесь
- Na miejscu
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Articles About Here
Our article about Here: “Here: A Comprehensive Review of Reception and Opinions from Critics and Fans (2024)”.
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Here FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Here, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Here?
Here runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Here released?
Here was released on November 1, 2024.
Who directed Here?
Here was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
More films by Robert Zemeckis Who is in the cast of Here?
Here stars Kelly Reilly as Rose, Tom Hanks as Richard and Lauren McQueen as Elizabeth, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Here make at the box office?
Here grossed $16 million worldwide ($12.2 million domestic, $3.8 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is Here rated?
Here has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Here based on a book?
Yes. Here is partly adapted from Here by Richard McGuire.
Does Here have a post-credit scene?
No. Here has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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