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Cloud Atlas (2012) runs 2 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 7,763 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
2 h 52 min — ends 10:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Released
October 26, 2012
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 7,763 votes
Director
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring
Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 52 min, plan the evening: start by 8:08 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas is 2 h 52 min long (172 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cloud Atlas rated?
Cloud Atlas is rated R in the US.
Is Cloud Atlas a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 52 min, plan the evening: start by 8:08 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Cloud Atlas?
In the US, as of 2026-11-07: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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