Greenland (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2020, Greenland is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Who’s in it. Greenland stars Gerard Butler as John Garrity, Morena Baccarin as Allison Garrity, David Denman as Ralph Vento and Hope Davis as Judy Vento, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Greenland has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $52.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Greenland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Greenland 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 Greenland (2020)?
In US, Greenland is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Greenland worth watching?
Greenland holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Greenland?
Greenland stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, David Denman, Hope Davis and Roger Dale Floyd.
When was Greenland released?
Greenland was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.