Tomb Raider (2018)
Alicia Vikander stars as Lara Croft in this gritty origin story reboot, directed by Roar Uthaug and inspired by the acclaimed 2013 video game.
Tomb Raider - Movie Information
- Original Title: Tomb Raider
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Roar Uthaug
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 58m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 5, 2018 (Australia - M), March 16, 2018 (United States - PG-13), March 14, 2018 (United Kingdom - 12A), March 15, 2018 (Germany - 12), March 14, 2018 (France - 12), March 16, 2018 (India), March 15, 2018 (Brazil - 14), March 15, 2018 (Italy - T), March 16, 2018 (Spain - 12), March 8, 2018 (South Korea - 12), March 16, 2018 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 盜墓者羅拉(2018) (HK), Tomb Rider (CZ), Tomb Raider: Лара Крофт / Tomb Raider (RU), 툼레이더 (KR), 古墓丽影3：源起之战 (CN), Tomb Raider (PT), 盜墓者羅拉2018 (TW), Tomb Raider: Începutul (RO)
- Production Companies: Square Enix, GK Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Tomb Raider - Plot
Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.
Tomb Raider - Trailer
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Her legend begins.
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Tomb Raider - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Roar Uthaug
Main Cast
- Alicia Vikander
- Dominic West
- Walton Goggins
- Daniel Wu
- Kristin Scott Thomas
- Derek Jacobi
- Alexandre Willaume
- Tamer Burjaq
- Adrian Collins
- Keenan Arrison
Writers
- Geneva Robertson-Dworet
- Evan Daugherty
- Alastair Siddons
Producers
- Graham King
Tomb Raider - FAQs
Is Tomb Raider 2018 based on a video game?
Yes. The 2018 film is directly inspired by the 2013 Crystal Dynamics reboot of the Tomb Raider video game series, which reimagined Lara Croft as a young, inexperienced survivor facing extreme peril for the first time. The film adopts a similar origin-story approach, grounding the character in gritty realism.
How does the 2018 Tomb Raider differ from the Angelina Jolie version?
Unlike the earlier Angelina Jolie films, the 2018 Tomb Raider is a full reboot with no narrative connection to the previous series. Alicia Vikander portrays a younger, more vulnerable Lara Croft whose skills are still developing, reflecting the tone of the 2013 video game reboot rather than the supernatural-tinged adventures of the original films.
Where can you stream or watch Tomb Raider 2018?
Tomb Raider (2018) is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It can also be purchased on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Additionally, it is available with ads on The Roku Channel. Availability may vary by region.
Who plays Lara Croft in Tomb Raider 2018?
Alicia Vikander plays Lara Croft in the 2018 film. The Swedish actress and Academy Award winner brings a physically committed, emotionally grounded performance to the role, portraying Lara as a resourceful young woman pushed to her absolute limits during a harrowing quest to find her missing father.
What is the age rating for Tomb Raider 2018?
Tomb Raider (2018) is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects sequences of intense action and violence, some language, and perilous situations throughout the film. In the UK it received a 12A certificate, and in Australia an M rating.
How long is the 2018 Tomb Raider film?
Tomb Raider (2018) has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes (118 minutes). The film was directed by Roar Uthaug and released theatrically in the United States on March 16, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Did Tomb Raider 2018 perform well at the box office?
Tomb Raider (2018) earned approximately $274.6 million worldwide against a production budget of around $94 million, making it a modest commercial success. While critics offered mixed reviews, audiences responded reasonably well, and the film outperformed several other video game adaptations released around the same period.
What are some movies similar to Tomb Raider 2018?
If you enjoyed Tomb Raider (2018), you may also like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Romancing the Stone (1984), The Descent (2005), Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), Ready Player One (2018), and Red Sparrow (2018). These films share themes of adventure, survival, strong protagonists, and high-stakes action.
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