Knowing (2009)

March 20, 2009 (United States)

Knowing is a 2009 American science fiction thriller film directed and co-produced by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage. The film, conceived and co-written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, was originally attached to a number of directors under Columbia Pictures, but it was placed in turnaround and eventually picked up by Escape Artists. Production was financially backed by Summit Entertainment. Knowing was filmed in Docklands Studios Melbourne, Australia, using various locations to represent the film's Boston-area setting.

The film was released on March 20, 2009, in the United States. The DVD and Blu-ray media were released on July 7, 2009. Knowing grossed $186.5 million at the worldwide box office, plus $27.7 million with home video sales, against a production budget of $50 million. It met with mixed reviews, with praise for the acting performances, visual style and atmosphere, but criticism over some implausibilities and the ending.

Sound Effects Used

• Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Shatter PE110501
• SAME header
• SKYWALKER, SCI-FI GUN - EVE'S LASER GUN
• Sound Ideas, CASH REGISTER - ELECTRONIC: FOUR DIGIT ENTRY, PRINT RECEIPT
• Tails Flying
• TECHNICOLOR GLASS SHATTER 02
• Wilhelm Scream

Image Gallery

• Knowing (2009)/Image Gallery