Prometheus

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Prometheus

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2012

2h 3m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

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Critics Consensus

Ridley Scott's ambitious quasi-prequel to Alien may not answer all of its big questions, but it's redeemed by its haunting visual grandeur and compelling performances -- particularly Michael Fassbender as a fastidious android.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 8, 2017

A

Prometheus recaptures the essence of not only a beloved franchise, but also an admired yet complicated genre many filmmakers attempt but few successfully. In short, it shows the amateurs how it's really done.

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

Nov 9, 2016

Even if the movie's logic ultimately spirals down into a vortex of hysteria, horror and hokum, I enjoyed the bulldozer intensity of the climax, which barely keeps a lid on the crackpot cult movie that's wrestling for the soul of this... blockbuster.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Nov 9, 2016

3/4

With poise and great artistry, Scott crafts a world that combines high-tech science, primal beginnings, human frailty and sheer horror.

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Stefan Birgir Stefans

sbs.is

Aug 23, 2025

4/5

Yeah, I love the film. It’s a big budget version of a stupid 80s alien-rip-off. That’s how I view it. It’s not canon, obviously. It’s a rip-off film like Galaxy of Terror but made by an immensely talented filmmaker (not storyteller).

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 23, 2025

5/5

"Prometheus" is a modern, stylish, cerebral, and gorgeous exercise in science-fiction and terror that earns its place right along side Scott's films that defined both him and the genre

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 6, 2025

4/5

Prometheus may not be a satisfying prequel, but it more than makes up for it by being a fascinating sci fi film to unpack.

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Matt J

@RT95392035 Oct 26, 2026

It's OK. It leaves you with many more questions, than it does answers. I think they could have done a better job linking it to the Alien lore. Some backstory for the engineers (Space Jockey) makes it worth a watch for any Alien franchise fans.

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Mark H

@NotVengeance Sep 28, 2026

As good as the originals, no. Still did a great job imo.

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Annalee L

@annalee.landon13 Sep 26, 2026

Michael Fassbender steals the show. His unsettling portrayal of David will forever be one of my favorites. Forever saddened that the mythology is so misunderstood by the audience

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Nicholas G

@RT72512587 Sep 14, 2026

This movie is the benchmark by which I judge other movies when I’m really impressed I’ll say “this is Prometheus level s***!”

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 11, 2026

Prometheus = A 3.5 star movie!

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Igor L

@RT26505595 Sep 10, 2026

It's the best movie to date in Alien franchise in my opinion. There is a good story to it that makes you wanna know more and not just pure action and scares.

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Synopsis

The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter: Jon Spaihts
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Brandywine Productions, Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Language|Some Intense Images)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.5M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby

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