Oblivion Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Aug. 23, 2018

Oblivion

Release Date: Friday, April 19, 2013 Theaters

On a future Earth evolved beyond recognition, humanity seeks a new home in the stars. Only one man (Tom Cruise) can find the truth and discover hope for our future.

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Starring: Tom Cruise • Olga Kurylenko • Andrea Riseborough • Nikolaj Coster Waldau • Melissa Leo

PG-13 Action N/A

4.1 / 5.0

59% WILL SEE 41% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.

Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete.

Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi

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Who stars in Oblivion – Cast List

Tom Cruise
... Jack

Digger, Top Gun
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Olga Kurylenko
... Julia

November Man, Thunderbolts*
Andrea Riseborough
... Victoria

Goodbye June, Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol
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Nikolaj Coster Waldau
... Sykes

Wimbledon, Domino
Melissa Leo
... Sally

Passenger, King Ivory
Morgan Freeman
... Malcolm Beech

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Red
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Zoe Bell
... Kara

The Hateful Eight, Camino

Who is making Oblivion – Crew List

A look at Oblivion behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joseph Kosinski last helmed F1 and Spiderhead. The film's writer William Monahan last penned Marlowe and The Tender Bar.

Director: Joseph Kosinski
Screenwriters: William Monahan
Karl Gajdusek
Michael Arndt
Producers: Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark
David Fincher
Joseph Kosinski
Barry Levine

Studios: Universal Pictures; Universal Pictures
Production Company: Anonymous Content
Chernin Entertainment
Radical Pictures

Production – What we know about the Oblivion

Key Facts

Oblivion was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland. The IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology.
Based on the Graphic Novel Original Concept by Joesph Kosinski.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2013

Completed

Changed Oblivion movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Aug 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Starts shooting in fall 2011

Mar 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Mar 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Aug 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sci-fi action violence, brief strong language, and some sensuality/nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Frontier, Horizons, Oblivion: The IMAX Experience
Language: English

Oblivion Trailers and Clips

TV Spot #2

TV Spot #1

Theatrical Trailer

Theatrical Trailer #2

Oblivion Release Date: When was the film released?

Oblivion was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 19 , 2013. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Home Run, In the House and Disconnect. Additional information: 2D; IMAX.