Cloud Atlas_
"Everything is connected"
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
7 countries
Rakuten TV
FREE
6 countries
Paramount+
3 countries
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Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel
2 countries
Mercado Play
FREE
2 countries
Claro video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Cloud Atlas earned $130.5M worldwide on a $102.0M budget — a 28% return on investment.
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Tom Hanks stars as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry in Cloud Atlas.
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Year context
Cloud Atlas was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Tom Hanks
Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
Halle Berry
Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
Jim Broadbent
Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
Hugo Weaving
Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
Jim Sturgess
Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
Bae Doona
Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
Ben Whishaw
Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
James D'Arcy
Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
Zhou Xun
Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
Keith David
Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
Susan Sarandon
Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
Hugh Grant
Rev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
David Gyasi
Autua / Lester Rey / Duophsyte
Robert Fyfe
Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1
Martin Wuttke
Mr. Boerhaave / Guard / Leary the Healer
Robin Morrissey
Young Cavendish
Brody Nicholas Lee
Javier Gomez / Jonas / Zachry's Older Nephew
Ian van Temperley
Enforcer
Amanda Walker
Veronica
Ralph Riach
Ernie
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$102.0M
Budget
$130.5M
Revenue
+28%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
172 min (2h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (7,391 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$102,000,000
Box Office
$130,482,868
Profit
+$28,482,868
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cloud Atlas about?
A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.
How long is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas has a runtime of 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Who directed Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas was directed by Lana Wachowski.
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
The cast of Cloud Atlas includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess.
How much did Cloud Atlas make at the box office?
Cloud Atlas earned $130,482,868 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $102,000,000.
What is the rating of Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 7,391 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (12)
future
artificial intelligence (a.i.)
based on novel or book
san francisco, california
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dystopia
lgbt
multiple storylines
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century
1930s
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