Cloud Atlas (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Cloud Atlas is a drama and science fiction film directed by Tom Tykwer, running about 172 minutes. “Everything is Connected” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
Who’s in it. Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry, Halle Berry as Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym, Jim Broadbent as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2 and Hugo Weaving as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cloud Atlas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $130.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Cloud Atlas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cloud Atlas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cloud Atlas (2012)?
- In US, Cloud Atlas is available to 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 Cloud Atlas worth watching?
- Cloud Atlas holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
- Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving and Jim Sturgess.
- When was Cloud Atlas released?
- Cloud Atlas was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.