Oblivion (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Oblivion is an action, adventure, mystery and science fiction film directed by Joseph Kosinski, running about 124 minutes. “Earth is a memory worth fighting for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. His existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.
Who’s in it. Oblivion stars Tom Cruise as Jack, Morgan Freeman as Beech, Olga Kurylenko as Julia and Andrea Riseborough as Victoria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Oblivion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $286.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Oblivion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oblivion 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 Oblivion (2013)?
- In US, Oblivion is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Oblivion worth watching?
- Oblivion holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oblivion?
- Oblivion stars Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
- When was Oblivion released?
- Oblivion was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.