Knowing (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Knowing is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Alex Proyas, running about 121 minutes. “What happens when the numbers run out?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.
Who’s in it. Knowing stars Nicolas Cage as John Koestler, Rose Byrne as Diana Wayland, Chandler Canterbury as Caleb Koestler and Ben Mendelsohn as Phil Bergman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Knowing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $155.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knowing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knowing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knowing (2009)?
- In US, Knowing is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knowing worth watching?
- Knowing holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knowing?
- Knowing stars Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn and Nadia Townsend.
- When was Knowing released?
- Knowing was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.