The Core (2003): movie guide

What is The Core about?

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.

Cast highlights

The Core features Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, Tchéky Karyo, DJ Qualls. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2003-03-28. Runtime: 136 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (2,296 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Core?

The Core is listed as Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Core?

The Core runs about 136 minutes.

Who stars in The Core?

Cast highlights include Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, Tchéky Karyo, DJ Qualls.

Does Cinema Box stream The Core?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Core?

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