Knowing
Directed by Alex ProyasIn 1959 werd tijdens de oprichtingsceremonie van een basisschool een tijdscapsule begraven. Nu, vijftig jaar later, wordt hij geopend. Een professor, John Koestler, ontdekt cryptische boodschappen die zich in de capsule bevinden en bovendien doet hij een angstaanjagende ontdekking: de boodschappen voorspellen met zeer grote precisie iedere grote ramp van de afgelopen 50 jaar.
Knowing Ratings & Reviews
- Manuel Frangis20 februari 2025Knowing is one of those movies that keeps you hooked from start to finish. It blends mystery, suspense, and sci-fi in a way that makes you think while also keeping you on the edge of your seat. Nicolas Cage delivers a solid performance as a man who stumbles upon a strange set of numbers that seem to predict major events. As he digs deeper, the tension builds, and the movie pulls you into a thrilling ride full of unexpected twists. The cinematography is impressive, especially during the intense action sequences. There’s a real sense of urgency and realism that makes some moments feel almost too real. The film does a great job of keeping the suspense going, making you question what’s going to happen next. Without giving anything away, the ending is where opinions might split. It takes a bold direction that some will love and others might not, but it definitely leaves an impact. If you enjoy thought-provoking thrillers with a mix of mystery and action, Knowing is worth a watch. Just be ready for a movie that keeps you guessing until the very end.
- Andy Lee8 mei 2025Way too long, but had some funny moments sprinkled throughout (unintentionally). Overall not worth the watch because it’s long and boring. Needed to be trimmed down by like an hour. And rewritten and recast.
- DARTH VADER1 dag geledenJust an all round very creative, interesting and a cleverly written movie, in terms of how the concept of the film is, handled & utilised! I thought it was well crafted and really put together nicely, with its themes and the message that it's trying to convey. Also I loved the symbolism in it and the foreshadowing especially, with what the pebble meant, that was very well thought out and how it all fitted & connected everything. Nicolas Cage put in one of his best all round performances in years here. And only a couple of years previously, he was coming off the back of, one of the worst and most made fun of movies of all time The Wickerman Remake, a big turnaround for him this movie was I thought. I really loved how John was deciphering all of the numbers and what they all ultimately meant in the 1st Act, that was very creative and had my full attention the whole time. I also loved the movies tone, visuals, cinematography and how well shot it was and there some really good sequences laced throughout. The only issues I had with it is Rose Byrnes character, she was so frustrating in certain points of the film, such as when Diana doesn't listen to John and wants to do things her way, which wouldn't have worked by the way and then takes not only her daughter but Caleb as well and then drives off, that bit always annoys me. I also thought that as much as I loved the foreshadowing with the pebble, I did think with how they got there in the 3rd Act, they really cut corners with it, just purely how they got to that destination, it could have been done & handled in a more interesting way other than her scappering and taking the kids, because she wants to do things her way and then the half men & half aliens taking the two kids and getting there that way. It seemed they got there in an illogical way, rather than a putting the pieces together and then finding it just on time kind of way! They could have done it like that. And where there all driving to that destination quickly, as a race against the ⏰️ would have made it even more gripping & thrilling. Even though I had a couple of issues with it, this is one of those rare times that, it isn't going to effect my rating that I give this unique & brilliant movie. Overall Knowing is a hidden 💎 that's criminally underrated, this is imo is definitely one of Nicolas Cage's best movies and is a film that I can't recommend enough, it's so different as well I love it. 👍👍
- Dawn Jenkins15 september 2025One doesn't know if it's a murder mystery or a whodunnit or a love story until the very end, and I'm not going to spoil it for anyone else by telling you my conclusions. Watch it for yourself and see! You'll enjoy it!? 😁
- beth664316 december 2025Wow! What a great movie. Nicholas Cage is a great actor. I highly recommend this movie, it will have you on the edge of your seat.
- Lindsay Dunlap13 december 2025great movie.
- Eric Baum25 augustus 2025God. Nick Cage stinks.
- Gianni Cavuoto30 november 2025This is not a Nicolas Cage movies that's a throwaway....as we know he does a decent amount of them. A dramatic role that keeps you engaged and is a great and twisted story. For me the end is a bit of a let down but the rest of the movie is a good time so it worth a watch. Others may enjoy the ending, I didn't. It's not top of the heap for Nicolas Cage, but it's nowhere near the bottom.
- Stairwaytothestars4 augustus 2025Knowing I'd dislike it, I would have avoided KNOWING. What a misfire! Here are some excellent science fiction movies if you are interested: Alien, Aliens, Prometheus, The Mist, I Am Legend, District 9, Dawn of the Dead 2001, and a masterpiece called 28 Days Later.
- Kyle Pate18 november 2025Great buildup, then they blew it in the end...
- Peggy13 november 2025The only Nicholas Cage movie I REALLY like Great twists good ending.
- Johan Potgieter23 juni 2025This would be a fitting way for us to go. Destroyed by something we can't hope to control. Movie was enjoyable.
- Maria o Panos20 maart 2025Awesome
Knowing Trivia
Knowing was released on March 19, 2009.
Knowing was directed by Alex Proyas.
Knowing has a runtime of 2 hr 1 min.
Knowing was produced by Todd Black, Alex Proyas, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch.
The key characters in Knowing are John Koestler (Nicolas Cage), Diana Wayland (Rose Byrne), Caleb Koestler (Chandler Canterbury).
Knowing is rated PG-13.
Knowing is an Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi film.
Knowing has an audience rating of 4.2 out of 10.