The Noah's Ark Principle (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, The Noah's Ark Principle is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1997, and World Peace seems to have come, with most classic weapons of mass destruction having been abandoned. However, orbiting the Earth there is the European/American space station FLORIDA ARKLAB, capable of controlling the weather at any location on the planet underneath. A civil project by nature, it might be abused as an offensive weapon, since it could deliver devastation to any potential adversary simply by creating natural disasters such as storms and floods. No wonder the space station soon becomes the central point in rising political tensions between East and West, next stop World War 3 (as indicated by the tagline "The end of our future has already begun"). We follow the main protagonist Billy Hayes, an astronaut aboard the station, as he wades through a plot of secrecy and sabotage trying to tell friend from foe in the process.
Who’s in it. The Noah's Ark Principle stars Richy Müller as Billy Hayes, Aviva Joel as Eva Thompson, Matthias Fuchs as Felix Kronenberg and Nikolas Lansky as Gregor Vandenburg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Noah's Ark Principle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Noah's Ark Principle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Noah's Ark Principle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Noah's Ark Principle (1984)?
- In US, The Noah's Ark Principle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Noah's Ark Principle worth watching?
- The Noah's Ark Principle holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Noah's Ark Principle?
- The Noah's Ark Principle stars Richy Müller, Aviva Joel, Matthias Fuchs, Nikolas Lansky and Franz Buchrieser.
- When was The Noah's Ark Principle released?
- The Noah's Ark Principle was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.