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Titan A.E. (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Titan A.E. (2000) movie poster

Titan A.E. is a 2000 adventure sci-fi film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, starring Matt Damon, Bill Pullman and Drew Barrymore. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $36.8 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature at the Annie Awards 2000. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
worldwide gross
$36.8M
award nomination
1
Metascore
48
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Titan A.E. (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Original language
English
Budget
$75M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Titan A.E. About?

The premise of Titan A.E. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a post-apocalyptic future, Earth has been destroyed by the Drej, a ruthless alien race. A young man named Cale, descended from a long line of guardians, discovers he holds the key to restoring humanity. Guided by a cryptic map left by his father, he sets out on a dangerous journey across the galaxy, encountering allies and confronting the Drej in a desperate race to save what remains of humankind. He must unravel the mysteries surrounding his family's past and the alien force's devastating power.

Titan A.E. Themes & Keywords

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  • cult film
  • 31st century
  • escape
  • pilot
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  • ring
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  • ambiguous fate of a character
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  • courage
  • male rear nudity
  • deoxyribonucleic acid
  • mechanic
  • prison
  • world domination
  • future
  • end of the world
  • psychotronic film
  • year 3028
  • year 3043
  • 3020s
  • 3040s
  • disaster film
  • 2d animation
  • traditional animation
  • rotoscoping
  • 15 years later
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  • cgi effect
  • humanity
  • post apocalypse
  • dystopia
  • cartoon violence
  • partial male nudity
  • futuristic
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  • male protagonist
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  • 30th century
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  • orphan boy
  • blue sky studios
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Cast & crew

Titan A.E. Cast

Matt Damon leads the cast, with Bill Pullman and Drew Barrymore. Directed by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and Art Vitello.

From the directors

More from the Directors of Titan A.E.

More films directed by the directors of Titan A.E., best-rated first: The Secret of NIMH, The Land Before Time, Anastasia and All Dogs Go to Heaven.

Ratings

Titan A.E. Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Titan A.E. 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

Titan A.E. Plot Summary

What happens in Titan A.E. 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

By the year 3028 A.D., humanity has mastered deep space travel, interacting with numerous alien species, and has made a significant groundbreaking discovery known as the Titan Project. This scientific marvel proves to be pivotal for mankind’s potential dominance in the universe. However, this advancement does not go unnoticed by the Drej, an energy-based alien race that perceives humanity as a threat and mobilizes their armada to obliterate both the Titan Project and humankind’s last chance at survival.

Full summary

The whole story of Titan A.E., scene by scene

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Box office

Titan A.E. Box Office & Budget

Titan A.E. grossed $36.8 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 49% of what it cost. $22.8 million came from the US and Canada and $14 million (38%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$36.8M

49% of its budget back

US & Canada
$22.8M
International
$14M
Budget
$75M
US & Canada 62% Rest of the world 38%
Awards

Titan A.E. Awards & Nominations

Titan A.E. earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature at the Annie Awards 2000.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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    Annie Awards 2000 1 nomination
    • Nominated Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature
Videos

Titan A.E. Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Titan A.E..

Titan A.E. Trailer 4K (Animated 2000)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Titan A.E.?

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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FAQ

Titan A.E. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Titan A.E., each answered in a sentence.

How long is Titan A.E.?

Titan A.E. runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Titan A.E. released?

Titan A.E. was released on June 16, 2000.

Who directed Titan A.E.?

Titan A.E. was directed by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and Art Vitello.

More films by Don Bluth

Who is in the cast of Titan A.E.?

Titan A.E. stars Matt Damon, Bill Pullman and Drew Barrymore.

How much did Titan A.E. make at the box office?

Titan A.E. grossed $36.8 million worldwide ($22.8 million domestic, $14 million international) on a budget of $75 million.

How is Titan A.E. rated?

Titan A.E. has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Was Titan A.E. nominated for any awards?

Titan A.E. received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Titan A.E. have a post-credit scene?

No. Titan A.E. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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