The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Overview

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

English
🏔Adventure
👽Science Fiction
🔪Thriller

Released

26th May 2004

22 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 4 minutes

Finishes at 6:59am

Budget

$125,000,000 ($220,600,000 today)

Revenue $552,639,571

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Written by

Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Roland Emmerich

Ratings and awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award6 wins & 12 nominations total

6.5/10
46%
47%
66%
56%

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The Day After Tomorrow

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