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When Two Worlds Collide (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

When Two Worlds Collide (2016) movie poster

When Two Worlds Collide is a 2016 documentary directed by Heidi Brandenburg and Mathew Orzel. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $12,080 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
worldwide gross
$12.1K
Metascore
71
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When Two Worlds Collide (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Two Worlds Collide About?

The premise of When Two Worlds Collide without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the Peruvian Amazon, the pursuit of natural resources by President Alan Garcia clashes with the passionate defense of indigenous rights led by Alberto Pizango. Escalating tensions between the government and Amazonian communities lead to protests and violent confrontations, threatening the fragile balance of the region’s ecosystem and the traditional way of life for its inhabitants. The film explores the complex issues surrounding development, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.

When Two Worlds Collide Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • environmental
  • reference to tarzan
  • amazonia
  • amazonian rainforest
  • rainforest
  • exploitation of natural resources
  • amazonian indian
  • native people
  • native american rights
  • contamination
  • government corruption
  • corporate exploitation
+24 more
  • peru
  • oil
  • free trade agreement
  • congress
  • protests
  • news footage
  • racism
  • road blockade
  • police violence
  • capitalism
  • confrontation
  • murder
  • police shooting
  • political asylum
  • murder of a child
  • hospital
  • funeral of policeman
  • hate speech
  • greed
  • nicaragua
  • airport
  • prejudice
  • trial
  • father son relationship
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Crew

The Director of When Two Worlds Collide

Directed by Heidi Brandenburg and Mathew Orzel.

Ratings

When Two Worlds Collide Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave When Two Worlds Collide 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

When Two Worlds Collide Plot Summary

What happens in When Two Worlds Collide from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sven Bronson, a Swedish astronomer based in South Africa, identifies two rogue planets, Bronson Alpha and Bronson Beta, heading toward our Solar System. The proximity of these planets will trigger catastrophic gravitational disruptions on Earth. While the gas giant Bronson Alpha is predicted to pass by and eventually return to destroy the planet, Bronson Beta is found to be Earth-like and potentially habitable, offering a slim hope for survival.

Under the leadership of American astrophysicist Cole Hendron, a team works frantically to construct an atomic rocket to transport humans, animals, and essential equipment to the new world. Cole’s daughter and assistant, Eve Hendron, views the discovery of Bronson Beta as a divine second chance for humanity.

Full summary

The whole story of When Two Worlds Collide, scene by scene

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Box office

When Two Worlds Collide Box Office

When Two Worlds Collide grossed $12,080 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.1K

US & Canada
$12.1K
Videos

When Two Worlds Collide Trailers & Videos

The trailer of When Two Worlds Collide.

When Two Worlds Collide Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know When Two Worlds Collide?

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 identifies the two rogue planets heading toward our Solar System?

Details

When Two Worlds Collide Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Lo scontro di due mondi” and “2つの世界が衝突する時”.

Also known as
  • Lo scontro di due mondi
  • 2つの世界が衝突する時
  • El choque de dos mundos
  • Quando dois mundos colidem
  • כאשר שני עולמות מתנגשים
  • 두 세계가 충돌할 때
  • 当两个世界碰撞时

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FAQ

When Two Worlds Collide FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of When Two Worlds Collide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Two Worlds Collide?

When Two Worlds Collide runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was When Two Worlds Collide released?

When Two Worlds Collide was released on August 17, 2016.

Who directed When Two Worlds Collide?

When Two Worlds Collide was directed by Heidi Brandenburg and Mathew Orzel.

How much did When Two Worlds Collide make at the box office?

When Two Worlds Collide grossed $12,080 worldwide.

How is When Two Worlds Collide rated?

When Two Worlds Collide has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does When Two Worlds Collide have a post-credit scene?

No. When Two Worlds Collide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When Two Worlds Collide in?

The original language of When Two Worlds Collide is Spanish.

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