After Earth
2013, Action/Adventure, 1h 39m
211 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
After Earth is a dull, ploddingly paced exercise in sentimental sci-fi -- and the latest setback for director M. Night Shyamalan's once-promising career. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
People were forced to leave Earth a millennium ago to establish a new home on Nova Prime. Now, Gen. Cypher Raige (Will Smith) heads Nova Prime's most-prominent family. Cypher's teenage son, Kitai (Jaden Smith), feels enormous pressure to follow in his father's legendary footsteps -- which strains their relationship. Cypher and Kitai set out on a trip to mend their bond, but when their craft crashes on Earth's hostile surface, each must trust the other greatly -- or perish.
Cast & Crew
Jaden Smith
Kitai Raige
Kitai Raige
Will Smith
Cypher Raige
Cypher Raige
Sophie Okonedo
Faia Raige
Faia Raige
Zoë Kravitz
Senshi Raige
Senshi Raige
Glenn Morshower
Commander Velan
Commander Velan
Kristofer Hivju
Security Chief
Security Chief
Critic Reviews for After Earth
All Critics (211) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (24) | Rotten (187)
Audience Reviews for After Earth
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Jun 22, 2016What was a pretty cool idea from M. Night Shyamalan, became Will Smith's vehicle to give his son an "I Am Legend" type film. Was supposed to convey struggle but then strong bond between father and son really got lost in translation of sci-fi action and you really can't dig your way out of it by the end. Good special effects though. Jaden Smith is definitely not on the same level of his father as far as acting talent is concerned.Patrick W Super Reviewer
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Jul 30, 2015When the spaceship carrying Kitai(Jaden Smith) and his father Cypher(Will Smith) crashes, they are the only survivors. To make matters worse, the emergency beacon is in the other half of the spaceship, several days hike across a hazardous planet full of things that want to eat them. That becomes increasingly necessary considering Cypher suffered a compound fracture in the crash which even 30th century medicine has no quick fix for. And that big alien thingie they were giving a ride to might still be alive and waiting for Kitai out there. Even if "The 100" had not cornered the market on post-apocalyptic generational and parental issues, there would still be little reason to recommend "After Earth." That's how heavily contrived and predictable it is. Yes, yes, we get it. Kitai really needs to prove himself to his father. But at the same time, you don't have to travel half way across the galaxy to find an emotionally remote father. All of which makes for a waste of perfectly fine production design.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2014Just bad in every way that a film can be.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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Sep 02, 2014Not as bad as many who made out it was. There are certain sci-fi elements within this film I thought worked well along with the visual approach and effort. However this particular film is not without its incredible flaws; hardly enough drama compensate dull storytelling and unlikable characters, not even enough conveniences within the plot points redeem the film much. Overall this is a mediocre film worth watching only for its action, effects, and visual appeal.Luke E Super Reviewer
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