The Core (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Core is a 2003 action thriller directed by Jon Amiel, starring Aaron Eckhart, Stanley Tucci and Hilary Swank. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $73.5 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Jon Amiel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Core About?
The premise of The Core without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the Earth's magnetic field begins to collapse, triggering catastrophic global events, geophysicist Josh Keyes is recruited for a seemingly impossible mission. He joins a team of scientists venturing to the Earth's core in a specially designed drill, aiming to detonate a device and restart the planet’s weakening magnetic field. Facing immense pressure and unforeseen dangers deep within the planet, they must succeed before the world descends into irreversible chaos.
The Core Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- natural disaster
- terranaut
- earth
- core
- scientist
- disaster
- unobtainium
- inner earth
- drilling machine
- saving the world mission
- secret mission
- nuclear weapon
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- hacker
- end of the world
- disaster film
- crushed to death
- environmental disaster
- apocalypse
- title spoken by character
- earth's core
- hare krishna
- washington monument washington d.c.
- saving the world
- mission
- los angeles storm drain
- frenchman
- professor
- construction site
- self sacrifice
- u.s. air force
- underwater scene
- bar
- drunkenness
- heart attack
- fbi agent
- subterranean
- montage
- nuclear explosion
- explosion
- training
- exploding building
- colisseum
- training montage
- double decker bus
- two word title
- collapsing bridge
- computer cracker
- psychotronic film
- top secret
- race against time
Where to Watch The Core
Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Core Cast
Aaron Eckhart leads the cast, with Stanley Tucci and Hilary Swank. Directed by Jon Amiel; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jon Amiel
Also Starring in The Core
· 1 moreThe Core Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Core 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.4
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The Core Plot Summary
What happens in The Core from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a series of bizarre incidents around the globe that are tied to fluctuations in the Earth’s electromagnetic field, a group of scientists embarks on a dangerous mission. At the center of this effort are Dr. Josh Keyes (played by Aaron Eckhart), a seasoned geology professor, and Conrad Zimsky (brought to life by Stanley Tucci), an arrogant researcher. Together, they uncover a chilling truth: the Earth’s molten core is gradually coming to a halt. Should this continue, the electromagnetic field that protects our planet will vanish, leaving the surface exposed to relentless solar radiation that could incinerate everything in sight.
Full summary
The whole story of The Core, scene by scene
The Core Box Office & Budget
The Core grossed $73.5 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $31.2 million came from the US and Canada and $42.3 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$73.5M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.2M
- International
- $42.3M
- Budget
- $60M
The Core Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Core (1/9) Movie CLIP - The Birds (2003) HD
How Well Do You Know The Core?
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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Who is the main protagonist of 'The Core'?
Cars in The Core
28 cars on screen, including the 1961 AEC Routemaster and the 1958 Austin FX4.
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
The Core Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Zemnoe jadro” and “Yadroto”.
- Also known as
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- Zemnoe jadro
- Yadroto
- O pyrinas: Apostoli sto kentro tis Gis
- Jezgro
- Yadro zemli
- Fusion
- The Core - Der innere Kern
- ผ่านรกกลางใจโลก
- El núcleo
- Земное ядро
- Detonação
- Jądro Ziemi
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- 地心抢险记
- A mag
- Kor
- Ytimessä
- Jádro
- Ο Πυρήνας: Αποστολή στο Κέντρο της Γης
- Centrul Pământului
- שעת האפס
- 코어
- O Núcleo: Missão ao Centro da Terra
- Au coeur de la terre
- Ядрото
- 地心毀滅
- ザ・コア
- Ядро землі
- Језгро
- Jezgra
- Žemės branduolys
- Jadro
- Jedro
- Tâm Trái Đất
- 地心浩劫
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Movies Like The Core
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Deep Core, At the Earth's Core and Armageddon.
The Core FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Core, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Core?
The Core runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Core released?
The Core was released on March 28, 2003.
Who directed The Core?
The Core was directed by Jon Amiel.
More films by Jon Amiel Who is in the cast of The Core?
The Core stars Aaron Eckhart, Stanley Tucci and Hilary Swank, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Core?
In the US, The Core is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Core make at the box office?
The Core grossed $73.5 million worldwide ($31.2 million domestic, $42.3 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is The Core rated?
The Core has 5.5/10 on IMDb and 48 on Metacritic.
Does The Core have a post-credit scene?
No. The Core has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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