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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Directed by Roland Emmerich · 124 min · Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

30.1 TOPICAL score · #3,539 of 6,776 films

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After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

The Day After Tomorrow (2004, directed by Roland Emmerich) has a TOPICAL score of 30.1 - ranked 3,539 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on critics. It won 0 awards from 2 nominations. Critics: 45% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.3/10 critics' average · Metacritic 47. Audiences: TMDB 6.6/10 (9,192 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 66 languages.

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Critics18
Audience37
Awards39
Historical impact91
Lasting engagement93
Cast55
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Dennis Quaid (actor #1,021), Jake Gyllenhaal (actor #217), Ian Holm (actor #213), Emmy Rossum (actor #1,812)

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