Synopsis
Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.
Scores
Overall Score
92.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.3%
Review Aggregate
70.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 311 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, thin plot, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noomi Rapace | 2012 | $12,714,000 | $17,372,000 | (est) |
| Michael Fassbender | 2012 | $7,827,000 | $10,693,000 | (est) |
| Guy Pearce | 2012 | $5,893,000 | $8,051,000 | (est) |
| Idris Elba | 2012 | $4,818,000 | $6,583,000 | (est) |
| Logan Marshall-Green | 2012 | $4,121,000 | $5,631,000 | (est) |
| Charlize Theron | 2012 | $3,627,000 | $4,956,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count311
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes684,353
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $126,477,090 | $172,804,300 |
| International | 2012 | $276,877,380 | $378,294,614 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $403,354,460 | $551,098,900 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $173,989,497 | $237,719,995 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $5,220,000 | $7,132,030 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $2,347,000 | $3,206,681 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $8,273,000 | $11,303,312 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $20,439,000 | $27,925,588 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $35,413,585 | $48,385,204 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $245,682,082 | $335,672,811 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $130,000,000 | $177,617,615 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $55,481,000 (est) | $75,803,099 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $19,655,000 | $26,854,417 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $4,100,000 | $5,601,786 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $15,600,000 | $21,314,114 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $224,836,000 | $307,191,031 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $20,846,082 | $28,481,780 |
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