Prometheus (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Prometheus is an adventure, mystery and science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 124 minutes. “The Search for Our Beginning Could Lead to Our End” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Who’s in it. Prometheus stars Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, Michael Fassbender as David, Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers and Logan Marshall-Green as Charlie Holloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Prometheus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $403.4M 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 Prometheus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prometheus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prometheus (2012)?
- In US, Prometheus 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 Prometheus worth watching?
- Prometheus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prometheus?
- Prometheus stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Logan Marshall-Green and Guy Pearce.
- When was Prometheus released?
- Prometheus was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.