Annihilation (2018)
English thriller film directed by Alex Garland
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m 115 min
- Released
- 23 February 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Annihilation has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 23 February 2018. It is directed by Alex Garland and stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Oscar Isaac.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Alex Garland
- Cast
- Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, Benedict Wong, John Schwab, David Gyasi
- Cinematography
- Rob Hardy
- Editing
- Barney Pilling
- Music
- Geoff Barrow, Ben Salisbury
- Written by
- Alex Garland
- Produced by
- Andrew Macdonald
- Production
- Skydance Media, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Rudin Productions
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Hulu
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $43.07 million
- Based on
- Annihilation
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 23 February 2018
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Annihilation?
Annihilation has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes, or 115 min.
When did Annihilation release?
Annihilation released on 23 February 2018.
Who directed Annihilation?
Annihilation is directed by Alex Garland.
Who is in the cast of Annihilation?
The cast of Annihilation includes Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson and Tuva Novotny.
Where can I watch Annihilation online?
Annihilation streams on Netflix.
How much did Annihilation earn at the box office?
Annihilation grossed $43.07 million on a budget of $40 million.
What is Annihilation rated in the US?
Annihilation is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Annihilation based on a true story or a book?
Annihilation is based on Annihilation.
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