Cloud Atlas

2012 · 2h 52m · Released

R Drama, Science Fiction

A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.

Read the book by David Mitchell

Ratings

Based on audience scores

6.9 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Cloud Atlas

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Trailers and promos

Official Trailer

Cloud Atlas - Extended First Look [HD]

Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 5

Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 4

Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 3

Cloud Atlas - TV Spot 1

Cloud Atlas - "Lives" Featurette

Top cast and crew

Lilly Wachowski Director

Lana Wachowski Director

Tom Hanks Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry

Halle Berry Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym

Jim Broadbent Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2

Hugo Weaving Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie

Jim Sturgess Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law

Bae Doona Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute

Ben Whishaw Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman

James D'Arcy Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist

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Frequently asked questions about Cloud Atlas

Where can I watch Cloud Atlas in the United States?

Cloud Atlas is available to stream on YouTube TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Cloud Atlas for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Cloud Atlas needs a subscription to YouTube TV, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, and Jim Sturgess. Lilly Wachowski is the director and Lana Wachowski is the director.

How long is Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas runs 2h 52m (172 minutes).

When did Cloud Atlas come out?

Cloud Atlas was released on October 26, 2012.

Which studio made Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas was produced by Cloud Atlas Productions, Anarchos Productions, and X Filme Creative Pool in Germany, the United States, and China.

What was the budget for Cloud Atlas?

Cloud Atlas was made on a budget of $102,000,000.

How much did Cloud Atlas make at the box office?

Cloud Atlas grossed $130,482,868 worldwide, against a budget of $102,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.