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Cloud Atlas

2012 · Movie · 172 min

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Scores

  • IMDb7.3/10as of 2026-02-20
  • Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer66%as of 2024-03-14
  • Rotten Tomatoes average6.7/10as of 2021-09-04
  • Metacritic55/100as of 2025-07-14

What it is

Cloud Atlas is a 2012 science fiction film written and directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. Based on the 2004 novel by David Mitchell, it has multiple plots occurring during six eras and features an ensemble cast who perform multiple roles across these time periods.

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At a glance

Genres
Science fiction / Fantasy / Drama / Mystery
Original language
English

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