Greenland (2020)

A family's desperate race for survival against a planet-killing comet makes Greenland one of the most gripping disaster thrillers in recent memory.

Greenland - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Greenland
  • Release Year: 2020
  • Directed by: Ric Roman Waugh
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Sci-Fi
  • Age Rating (US): PG-13
  • Runtime: 2h 0m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, Russian, Spanish
  • Release Date (Theatrical): July 29, 2020 (Belgium), August 14, 2020 (Canada), October 22, 2020 (Germany - 12), August 5, 2020 (France - 16), November 19, 2020 (Brazil - 14), October 8, 2020 (Italy - T), September 25, 2020 (Spain - 12), September 29, 2020 (South Korea - 12)
  • Alternative Titles: Greenland (US), นาทีระทึก..วันสิ้นโลก (TH), Grenland – Posljednje utočište (HR), Гренландія (UA), Гренландия (RU), El día del fin del mundo (AR)
  • Production Companies: STXfilms, Anton, Thunder Road, G-BASE, Riverstone Pictures
  • Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Greenland - Plot

John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Greenland - Trailer

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It's the end of the world as we know it.

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Greenland - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Ric Roman Waugh

Main Cast

  • Gerard Butler
  • Morena Baccarin
  • David Denman
  • Hope Davis
  • Roger Dale Floyd
  • Scott Glenn
  • Andrew Bachelor
  • Merrin Dungey
  • Holt McCallany
  • Gary Weeks

Writers

  • Chris Sparling

Producers

  • Basil Iwanyk
  • Gerard Butler
  • Alan Siegel
  • Sebastien Raybaud

Greenland - FAQs

Where can you stream Greenland (2020)?

Greenland is available to stream on HBO Max. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.

Is Greenland based on a true story?

Greenland is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Chris Sparling. While the film draws on real scientific concepts around comet impacts and government emergency protocols, the characters and events are entirely fictional.

What is Greenland (2020) about?

Greenland follows John Garrity, his estranged wife, and their young diabetic son as they desperately seek shelter from a planet-killing comet. Chosen for a government bunker evacuation, they face chaos, looting, and human cruelty before reaching a possible safe haven in Greenland.

Does Greenland have a happy ending?

Greenland ends on a cautiously hopeful note. The Garrity family survives the comet's devastating impact by sheltering in a bunker in Greenland. As the dust settles, they emerge to a destroyed but survivable world, with the suggestion that humanity will begin to rebuild.

Who are the main actors in Greenland?

Greenland stars Gerard Butler as John Garrity and Morena Baccarin as his wife Allison. The supporting cast includes David Denman, Hope Davis, Scott Glenn, Roger Dale Floyd as their son Nathan, Andrew Bachelor, Merrin Dungey, Holt McCallany, and Gary Weeks.

What is the age rating for Greenland?

Greenland is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects intense disaster sequences, peril, and some violent content. It is generally suitable for teenagers and adults, though parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers sensitive to apocalyptic themes.

How long is the movie Greenland?

Greenland has a runtime of 2 hours (120 minutes). The film maintains a tense, propulsive pace throughout, keeping the focus tightly on the Garrity family's desperate race against time as the comet's fragments begin striking Earth.

How was Greenland received by critics?

Greenland earned strong reviews for a disaster film, praised for its grounded, human-centered approach over spectacle. Critics highlighted Gerard Butler's performance and the film's emotional tension. It holds a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was considered one of the better entries in the genre.

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