Chaos Walking Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

Chaos Walking

Release Date: Friday, March 5, 2021 Theaters

Set in a dystopian world where all living creatures can hear each other’s thoughts.

Director: Doug Liman

Starring: Daisy Ridley • Tom Holland • Kurt Sutter • Nick Jonas • Mads Mikkelsen

PG-13 Sci-Fi N/A

2.83 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the not too distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by “the Noise” – a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola’s life is threatened – and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet’s dark secrets.

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Who stars in Chaos Walking – Cast List

Daisy Ridley
... Viola

We Bury the Dead, Cleaner
Tom Holland
... Todd Hewitt

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey
K
Kurt Sutter
... Cillian
N
Nick Jonas
Power Ballad, Jumanji: The Next Level
M
Mads Mikkelsen
... [villain]

Dust Bunny, Mufasa: The Lion King
D
Demian Bichir
Black Phone 2, Land
David Oyelowo
... Aaron

Interstellar, Lee Daniels' The Butler
Cynthia Erivo
Wicked: For Good, Wicked

Who is making Chaos Walking – Crew List

A look at Chaos Walking behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Doug Liman last helmed The Instigators and Road House. The film's writer Charlie Kaufman last penned Orion and the Dark and I'm Thinking of Ending Things.

Director: Doug Liman
Screenwriters: Charlie Kaufman
Patrick Ness
John Lee Hancock
Producers: Doug Davison
Allison Shearmur

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Quadrant Pictures
Summit Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Chaos Walking

Key Facts

David Oyelowo will play Aaron, a controversial militant figure in the New World and one of two villains (Deadline.com, 8/23/17).
Kurt Sutter will play Cillian, a tough farmer who adopted Todd at a very young age. Although they have a volatile relationship, Cillian makes the ultimate sacrifice to keep Todd safe (Deadline.com, 8/9/17).
Based on the trilogy of young-adult novels by Patrick Ness.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2019

Completed

Changed Chaos Walking movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2017

Production

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

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Film will go into production early 2017.

Jun 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The hope is to be in production in the fall 2016.

Apr 2012

Development

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

Oct 2011

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
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Chaos Walking: The Knife of Never Letting Go
Language: English

Chaos Walking Trailers and Clips

Chaos Walking

Official Trailer

Chaos Walking

Clip: “Do You Know Where You’re Going”

Chaos Walking Release Date: When was the film released?

Chaos Walking was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 5 , 2021. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Raya and the Last Dragon, Boogie and The Devil Below.

The estimated home release date for Chaos Walking is currently being determined. Stay tuned!