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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003): Cast & Ratings
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life is a 2003 action thriller directed by Jan de Bont, starring Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler and Chris Barrie. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $160.1 million worldwide on a $95 million budget. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Jan de Bont
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $95M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life About?
The premise of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fearless archaeologist Lara Croft finds herself in a thrilling race against time to locate Pandora's Box before it falls into the wrong hands. Her dangerous quest takes her across Europe and Asia, leading her through hidden temples and ancient ruins. Along the way, she relies on the help of trusted ally Terry Liddell and new companion Kosa, facing formidable enemies and navigating treacherous landscapes in a desperate attempt to prevent the box’s deadly contents from being unleashed.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- archeologist
- based on video game
- sequel
- altered version of studio logo
- explosion
- sexy woman
- 2000s
- brawl
- female protagonist
- sword
- showdown
- cult film
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- violence
- mansion
- chase
- map
- prison
- shot to death
- horse
- elevator
- action heroine
- dual wield
- combat
- femme fatale
- disarming someone
- marriage ceremony
- horse chase
- warrior
- cartoon on tv
- ex boyfriend
- heroine
- butler
- shark
- tough girl
- terrorist
- cleavage
- blood
- jet ski
- library
- death of loved one
- female warrior
- gunfight
- shootout
- passionate kiss
- spear
- gun
- martial artist
- greece
- kissing while having sex
- helicopter
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Cast & crew
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Cast
Angelina Jolie leads the cast, with Gerard Butler and Chris Barrie. Directed by Jan de Bont.
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Director Jan de Bont
From the director
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Ratings
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 24% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 44%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 57% User score
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Plot
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Plot Summary
What happens in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life 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
The story unfolds on the picturesque Santorini Island in Greece, where a joyful wedding celebration is abruptly halted by a devastating earthquake. This seismic event unveils the Luna Temple, a monumental structure erected by Alexander the Great to safeguard his most treasured possessions. Lost to the sea during a catastrophic volcanic eruption in 330 BC, it is strictly forbidden by law to reveal its precise location.
Full summary
The whole story of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, scene by scene
Box office
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Box Office & Budget
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life grossed $160.1 million worldwide on a $95 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $65.7 million came from the US and Canada and $94.4 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$160.1M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $65.7M
- International
- $94.4M
- Budget
- $95M
US & Canada 41%
Rest of the world 59%
Videos
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Angelina Jolie Movie HD
- Clip Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Lara vs. Jonathan (HD CLIP)
- Featurette LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE (2003) | Angelina Jolie Stunts Featurette
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life?
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 natural disaster interrupts the wedding on Santorini Island?
Cars
Cars in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
18 cars on screen, including the Honda XR 600 L and the 2003 Jeep Wrangler.
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Honda XR 600 L Important role -
2003 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
1986 Suzuki DR 650 SE Important role -
Alvis FV 622 Stalwart Series II Minor role
Details
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Also Known As
50 alternative titles, including “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life” and “Tomb Raider - La culla della vita”.
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- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
- Tomb Raider - La culla della vita
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - La cuna de la vida
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Yaşamın Kaynağı
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2 - The Cradle of Life
- Лара Крофт Томб Рейдър: Люлката на живота
- Tomb Raider 2
- 툼레이더 2
- Tomb Raider 2 - A Origem da Vida
- Tomb Raider - The Cradle Of Life
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ‑ Livets Vugge
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: o Berço da Vida
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- Lara Croft - Tomb Raider - Kolebka życia
- Lara Croft - Tomb Raider, le berceau de la vie
- 古墓丽影2：生命之匙
- 古墓丽影2
- 盜墓者羅拉︰生命之匙
- Tomb Raider 2 - Die Wiege des Lebens
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider - La culla della vita
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Die Wiege des Lebens
- Lara Croft – Tomb Raider: Kolébka života
- Лара Крофт: Расхитительница гробниц 2 - Колыбель жизни
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - La culla della vita
- Lara Croft : Tomb Raider, le berceau de la vie
- 古墓丽影：生命的摇篮
- Lara Croft tomb raider - elämän lähde
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - O Berço da Vida
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Az élet bölcsője
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Kolebka życia
- טומב ריידר 2: סוד החיים
- ลาร่า ครอฟท์ ทูม เรเดอร์ กู้วิกฤตล่ากล่องปริศนา
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Το Λίκνο της Ζωής
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Kolíska života
- Лара Крофт: Розкрадачка гробниць. Колиска життя
- トゥームレイダー2
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Leagănul vieții
- 툼 레이더 2: 판도라의 상자
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - A Origem da Vida
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider : Le berceau de la vie
- 古墓奇兵：風起雲湧
- Лара Крофт: Tomb Raider - Люлката на живота
- Kapų plėšikė Lara Kroft: gyvybės lopšys
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
- 盜墓者羅拉：生命之匙
- Lara Croft - Tomb Raider: Zibelka življenja
- Lara Croft: Kẻ Cướp Lăng Mộ - Cái Nôi Của Sự Sống
- Lara Croft: Kolijevka života
- لارا کرافت: مهاجم مقبره - گهواره حیات
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - El bressol de la vida
- Lara Krofta: Kapeņu izlaupītāja 2, ლარა კროფტი: სამარხების მძარცველი - სიცოცხლის აკვანი
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FAQ
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life released?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life was released on July 25, 2003.
Who directed Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life was directed by Jan de Bont.
More films by Jan de Bont Who is in the cast of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life stars Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler and Chris Barrie.
How much did Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life make at the box office?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life grossed $160.1 million worldwide ($65.7 million domestic, $94.4 million international) on a budget of $95 million.
How is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life rated?
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life have a post-credit scene?
No. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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