5 Movies Like Knowing –

The movie Knowing, starring Nicolas Cage, is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that explores the idea of clairvoyancy, or “knowing” about death or tragedy ahead of time. Directed by Alex Proyas, the movie follows John Koestler (Cage), an MIT professor who discovers a coded message from a time capsule buried fifty years prior. As he deciphers the hidden clues, Koestler discovers that this mysterious knowledge may be linked to global catastrophes slated to occur in the future. Koestler meets several mysterious individuals with connections to the prophesy, including a woman from his past who may hold critical information.

As Koestler cracks the code, he uncovers secrets about the fate of humanity that could prove catastrophic if left unchecked. As tension escalates and danger looms closer, John must race against time to save humanity from its own destruction. Movies like Knowing will keep you on the edge of your seat.

TFR’s top 5 picks for movies like Knowing are as follows: Signs (2002), War of the Worlds (2005), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), The Core (2003) and Armageddon (1998)

TFR Similar Movie #1: Signs

The movie “Signs” is a classic thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan, who incorporates several themes throughout the film; including faith, hope and courage. “Signs” follows the story of Graham Hess, a reverend who finds himself in an alien-induced crisis. As he and his family fight to survive in their rural Pennsylvania farmhouse, they are forced to confront the reality that there are mysterious creatures lurking on their property. It’s a suspenseful, emotional roller coaster ride as we watch this family fight for survival against the unknown.

If you’ve enjoyed the alien-creepiness of movies like Knowing, then you’ll love “Signs,” which carried the same flavor of creepiness seven years earlier.

TFR Similar Movie #2: War of the Worlds

The 2005 adaptation of War of the Worlds, directed by Steven Spielberg, is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed science-fiction films of all time. Based on the H.G. Wells novel originally written in 1898, this movie follows Tom Cruise’s character, Ray Ferrier as he battles an alien invasion to save his children, Rachel (Dakota Fanning) and Robbie (Justin Chatwin) from alien invaders. War of the Worlds was a box office blockbuster earning more than $591 million worldwide and receiving three Academy Award nominations for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects.

War of the Worlds is the Granddaddy of all Alien/Invasion/Disaster movies. If you enjoyed the “racing-against-disaster” aspects of “Knowing,” then the classic tale of “War of the Worlds” may be for you.

TFR Similar Movie #3: The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow (2004) is a science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie follows a climatologist who tries to save the world from an abrupt climate change caused by global warming. It was released in 2004 to critical acclaim, becoming one of the biggest box office hits of that year. Although criticized for its scientific inaccuracies, it was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Editing.

This film carries the “Scientist Saving the World” theme with stunning visual effects, making it a perfect watch following “Knowing.”

TFR Similar Movie #4: The Core

Released in 2003, The Core is an action-adventure film directed by Jon Amiel. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank and Stanley Tucci. Set in modern times, the movie follows a team of scientists who must journey to the center of the Earth to stop a cataclysmic event caused by a mysterious force. The team must use their knowledge and technological resources to save humanity from certain destruction. The movie features a diverse array of characters with distinct backgrounds and personalities, all brought together by their mission to save the world. From astrophysicists to geologists, engineers and navigators, each character brings something unique to the table as they attempt to navigate their way through this dangerous journey beneath the surface.

The Core is another film with a “Scientists saving the World” theme, this time with a diverse, all-star cast. A bit more up-beat, and certainly less creepy than “Knowing!” Now for the 5th on our list of “Movies Like Knowing.”

TFR Similar Movie #5: Armageddon

Armageddon is one of the most iconic and beloved disaster films of all time. Released in 1998, this science fiction action film follows a group of oil drillers as they are recruited by NASA to save Earth from an asteroid on a collision course with our planet. Directed by Michael Bay and starring Bruce Willis, Armageddon was met with both critical acclaim and box office success. The film earned over $553 million worldwide and was nominated for four Academy Awards.

No line up of Disaster Movies would be complete without this classic. “Scientists saving the world” theme found in abundance here, though without any of the creepiness of “Knowing.”

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