MyCinema has not rated The Core for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Core in the US?

The Core streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Core?

The Core runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Is The Core suitable for kids?

The Core is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20032h 16mScience Fiction / Adventure / Thriller

The Core

Name: The Core
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 2003-03-28
Duration: 136 min

The only way out is in.

Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.

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The Core at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 16m

At 2h 16m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction, adventure, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 2,264 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Core tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 16m.
It is included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Core

Is The Core scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Core for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Core in the US?: The Core streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Core?: The Core runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
Is The Core suitable for kids?: The Core is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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