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Prometheus
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ridley Scott. With Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Prometheus.
MoviHero lists May 30, 2012 as the release date for Prometheus. Ridley Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, Michael Fassbender as David, Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers, Idris Elba as Janek. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 30, 2012
GenresScience Fiction · Mystery · Horror
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorRidley Scott
CastNoomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, Michael Fassbender as David, Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers, Idris Elba as Janek
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Prometheus right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Prometheus runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 13,769 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Follows greatly the Hero with a Thousand Faces, very well executed.”
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“The special effects are great, the scenery and photography is lovely but the film is as a whole a big disappointment.”
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“Although this is not a great movie, I was positively surprised, given the tons of bad references I got from this movie.”
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“Looks good, but feels a bit hollow to me.”
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“What? Seriously...WHAT?! I don't understand what I watched. Alien was a monster movie in space. It was a great movie, it was scary and you…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“They created us. Then they tried to kill us. They changed their minds . I deserve to know why.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMeredith VickersMeredith Vickers appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherElizabeth ShawElizabeth Shaw appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherPeter WeylandPeter Weyland appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherChanceChance appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherJanekJanek appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherFordFord appears in Prometheus (2012).Open character guide otherDavidDavid runs from Prometheus to Alien: Covenant with Michael Fassbender carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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