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Taking Earth (2017): Cast

Taking Earth (2017) movie poster

Taking Earth is a 2017 sci-fi film directed by Grant Humphreys, starring Mark Leonard as Richard, Barbara Harrison and Brad Richards. It runs 2 hours.

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Taking Earth (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Grant Humphreys
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Taking Earth About?

The premise of Taking Earth without spoilers.

When an alien force invades Earth, humanity descends into chaos as the extraterrestrials seek a single boy among the planet's billions of inhabitants. This young man possesses a mysterious power that could potentially end the alien threat, making him the key to the invaders' ultimate goal and the last hope for the survival of humankind.

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Cast & crew

Taking Earth Cast & Characters

Mark Leonard leads the cast as Richard, with Barbara Harrison as Ellen / Elle-chanan and Brad Richards as Garabon / Graeme. Directed by Grant Humphreys; 21 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Taking Earth Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Taking Earth.

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Taking Earth Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “테이크다운: 어스” and “Invasión”.

Also known as
  • 테이크다운: 어스
  • Invasión
  • Земля в облозі
  • Dünyanın Fethi
  • 寻觅之境
  • Selected - Der Auserwählte
  • 英雄聯盟
  • Последние дни Земли
  • テイキング・アース 地球侵略

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Taking Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Taking Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Taking Earth?

Taking Earth runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Taking Earth released?

Taking Earth was released on May 1, 2017.

Who directed Taking Earth?

Taking Earth was directed by Grant Humphreys.

Who is in the cast of Taking Earth?

Taking Earth stars Mark Leonard as Richard, Barbara Harrison as Ellen / Elle-chanan and Brad Richards as Garabon / Graeme, among 21 credited actors.

Does Taking Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. Taking Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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