Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004): Cast & Ratings
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a 2004 action thriller directed by Kerry Conran, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Jude Law. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $57.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 2005. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Kerry Conran
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow About?
The premise of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When brilliant scientists mysteriously disappear, intrepid reporter Polly Perkins and daring pilot Sky Captain join forces to investigate. They are joined by the mysterious Commander Frankie Cook and ingenious inventor Dex, as they race to stop the sinister Dr. Totenkopf’s dangerous scheme. Their quest takes them across a fantastical, retro-futuristic world, where they must prevent a catastrophic threat to the entire planet.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- steampunk
- reporter
- dieselpunk
- mechanical monster
- shangri la
- fighter pilot
- mad scientist
- snow adventure
- robot
- scientist
- pilot
- new york city
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- giant robot
- reference to noah's ark
- alternate reality
- mobile air strip
- air battle
- year 1939
- aviator
- virtual set
- pulp fiction
- airplane
- daredevil
- lamasery
- himalayas
- air raid
- 1930s
- surprise ending
- expressionism
- no opening credits
- cult film
- steampunk sci fi
- robot sci fi
- globetrotting adventure
- woman wears an eye patch
- seven word title
- empire state building
- rigid airship
- airship
- telegram
- snowing
- hit list
- snowy weather
- new york
- new york state
- northeastern united states
- mid atlantic
- maiden voyage
- october 7th 1939
- october 7th
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow leads the cast, with Angelina Jolie and Jude Law. Directed by Kerry Conran.
- Director Kerry Conran
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Plot Summary
What happens in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 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 a remarkably advanced version of 1939, the horizon of New York City witnesses the arrival of the grand zeppelin Hindenburg III, as it moors majestically at the Empire State Building. Amidst this spectacle, a terrified scientist, Dr. Jorge Vargas, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue as he arranges for two crucial vials to be delivered to Dr. Walter Jennings, only to subsequently vanish without a trace.
Full summary
The whole story of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, scene by scene
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Box Office & Budget
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow grossed $57.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 83% of what it cost. $37.8 million came from the US and Canada and $20.2 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.9M
83% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $37.8M
- International
- $20.2M
- Budget
- $70M
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Awards & Nominations
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Angelina Jolie
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
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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Cars in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
4 cars on screen, including the 1954 BMW 502 and the unknown.
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “轰天战士决战明日世纪” and “空军上校和未来世界”.
- Also known as
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- 轰天战士决战明日世纪
- 空军上校和未来世界
- 天空上校和明日世界
- Capitán Sky y el mundo del mañana
- Nebesniyat kapitan i svetŭt na utreshniya den
- Sky Captain: O kosmos tou avrio
- Nebeski kapetan i svet sutrašnjice
- Nebesnyy kapitan i mir budushchego
- Nebesnyy kapitan i svit maybutnʹoho
- Capitão Sky e o Mundo de Amanhã
- Sky Captain ve Yarının Dünyası
- Capitaine Sky et le monde de demain
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- Sky Captain y el mundo del mañana
- Небесный капитан и мир будущего
- Sky Captain e o Mundo de Amanhã
- Sky kapitány és a Holnap világa
- Svět zítřka
- Svet zajtrajška
- 天空上尉与明日世界
- Sky Captain: Ο Κόσμος του Αύριο
- Sky Kapitan i Świat Jutra
- スカイキャプテン ワールド・オブ・トゥモロー
- סקיי קפטן ועולם המחר
- Sky Captain i el món del demà
- Небесният капитан и светът на утрешния ден
- 월드 오브 투모로우
- 明日世界
- Gospodar neba i svijet sutrašnjice
- Căpitanul Sky şi lumea viitorului
- Небески капетан и свет сутрашњице
- Небесний капітан та світ майбутнього
- สกายกัปตัน ผ่าโลกอนาคต
- Padangių kapitonas ir ateities pasaulis
- 轟天戰士決戰明日世紀
- Thống Soái Bầu Trời
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow released?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was released on September 17, 2004.
Who directed Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was directed by Kerry Conran.
More films by Kerry Conran Who is in the cast of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Jude Law.
How much did Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow make at the box office?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow grossed $57.9 million worldwide ($37.8 million domestic, $20.2 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow rated?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow nominated for any awards?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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