Another Earth
Another Earth

Another Earth

2011Movie92 minEnglish

On the night a duplicate Earth is discovered in the solar system, the lives of a young woman and an accomplished composer become tragically connected after a fatal accident.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users76%
Director: Mike CahillGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance

Plot Summary

On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth, a bright young student, Rhoda Williams, is involved in a tragic accident that results in the death of the director's son and his pregnant wife. Years later, Rhoda is released from prison and seeks redemption by tracking down the grieving composer of the family, John Burroughs. As she tries to make amends, scientists prepare for the return of the duplicate Earth, raising profound questions about humanity's place in the universe and the possibility of second chances.

Critical Reception

Another Earth received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, thought-provoking premise, and Brit Marling's performance. While some found the pacing slow, many appreciated its intimate and philosophical approach to a grand science fiction concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of intimate drama and grand science fiction concept.
  • Brit Marling's performance is widely lauded for its nuance and emotional power.
  • The film's philosophical themes and contemplative pacing resonated with many critics.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional resonance and the thought-provoking premise of a duplicate Earth. Many found the story to be moving and compelling, though some noted that the pacing could be slow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Mike Cahill, has stated that the inspiration for the duplicate Earth concept came from his fascination with the vastness of space and the idea of exploring unknown possibilities.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

When I first saw Another Earth several years ago I thought that, like some science fiction out there, it was light on the science and heavy on fiction. Fantasy, maybe. I was okay with that as long as the story and characters were strong. Be...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

More ambitious than interesting. A story that wants to joint an epic sci-fi moment with a drama. Not really working although seeing the Earth in the sky is quite interesting.