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Prometheus

2012 · 2h 4m · Science Fiction · Mystery · Horror

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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 terr…

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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.

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WORTH ITA 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 terr…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a mystery that asks you to keep track of clues and unanswered questions
02A fuller 124-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.6/10 TMDB audience score across 13,591 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Prometheus?

Prometheus belongs in your night if you want questions, clues, and reveals to keep pulling you forward. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a fuller 124-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want questions, clues, and reveals to keep pulling you forward
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want a fuller 124-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you do not want to spend the night tracking clues or waiting for answers
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Ridley Scott portrait
Ridley ScottDirector
Noomi Rapace portrait
Noomi RapaceElizabeth Shaw
Michael Fassbender portrait
Michael FassbenderDavid
Charlize Theron portrait
Charlize TheronMeredith Vickers
Idris Elba portrait
Idris ElbaJanek
Guy Pearce portrait
Guy PearcePeter Weyland
Logan Marshall-Green portrait
Logan Marshall-GreenCharlie Holloway
Sean Harris portrait
Sean HarrisFifield
Rafe Spall portrait
Rafe SpallMillburn
Emun Elliott portrait
Emun ElliottChance