Next (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Next is a 2007 action thriller directed by Lee Tamahori, starring Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore and Jessica Biel. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $77.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Next About?
The premise of Next without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Las Vegas magician named Cris Johnson possesses a unique ability: he can see events just minutes before they happen. Nicolas Cage stars in this thriller, portraying Cris as he's pursued by a government agent, Julianne Moore, who wants to use his gift to avert a looming nuclear disaster threatening Los Angeles and potentially the world. The film follows their tense relationship as they race against time to prevent catastrophe.
Next Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- the future
- woman in jeopardy
- tape over mouth
- 7 eleven store
- time traveler
- forward time travel
- time loop
- backward time travel
- bullet dodging
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- blackjack
- motor vehicle
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- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- chevrolet tahoe
- dodge motor vehicle
- dodge charger
- van
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford van
- ford econoline
- japanese car
- toyota
- toyota motor vehicle
- toyota land cruiser
- 2000s
- time travel sci fi
- woman uses a wheelchair
- tv remote
- starbucks coffee
- woman bound and gagged
- time
- alternate timeline
- magician
- fbi agent
- final showdown
- female gunfighter
- kiss
- gun battle
- blonde woman
- blonde
- kissing while having sex
- gunfight
- police shootout
- street shootout
- olive
Where to Watch Next
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Next Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Julianne Moore and Jessica Biel. Directed by Lee Tamahori.
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Director Lee Tamahori
Next Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Next 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 28% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Next Plot Summary
What happens in Next 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
Cris Johnson, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, possesses a unique gift that allows him to glimpse into his future, albeit only for a duration of two minutes and exclusively concerning himself. This peculiar ability is complicated further by a singular vision of a woman entering a diner—one that drives him to visit the establishment daily at 8:09 in hopes of meeting her. By day, Cris performs as a small-time magician in Las Vegas, supplementing his earnings through gambling, expertly using his power to win modest sums against the house.
Full summary
The whole story of Next, scene by scene
Next Box Office
Next grossed $77.6 million worldwide. $18.2 million came from the US and Canada and $59.4 million (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$77.6M
- US & Canada
- $18.2M
- International
- $59.4M
Next Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Next.
How Well Do You Know Next?
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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What unique ability does Cris Johnson possess?
Cars in Next
36 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8.
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1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Next Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Prorok” and “Next - Tödliche Aussichten”.
- Also known as
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- Prorok
- Next - Tödliche Aussichten
- 天眼救未來
- El Vidente
- Next - A holnap a múlté
- Пророк
- Next - Sem Alternativa
- 预见未来
- 넥스트
- נקסט
- NEXT -ネクスト-
- Capcana viitorului
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- O Vidente
- Следващ
- 關鍵下一秒
- เน็กซ์ นัยน์ตามหาวิบัติโลก
- Thấy Rõ Tương Lai
- التالي
- Pranašas
- آینده
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Next FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Next, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Next?
Next runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Next released?
Next was released on April 27, 2007.
Who directed Next?
Next was directed by Lee Tamahori.
More films by Lee Tamahori Who is in the cast of Next?
Next stars Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore and Jessica Biel.
Where can I watch Next?
In the US, Next is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Next make at the box office?
Next grossed $77.6 million worldwide ($18.2 million domestic, $59.4 million international).
How is Next rated?
Next has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Next have a post-credit scene?
No. Next has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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