It threatened and promised to be a politically (wooly) mammoth disaster picture. Jack Hall is certain that another ice age is imminent due to the effects of global warming, but the government just will not listen to him. Sure enough the climate changes and the world is at threat from perilous frozen weather, worse still for Jack is that his son is trapped in New York City! Roland Emmerich was the perfect…
Where will you be?
After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
Top Cast
Dennis Quaid
Jack Hall
Jake Gyllenhaal
Sam Hall
Ian Holm
Terry Rapson
Emmy Rossum
Laura Chapman
Sela Ward
Dr. Lucy Hall
Dash Mihok
Jason Evans
Kenneth Welsh
Vice President Becker
Jay O. Sanders
Frank Harris
Austin Nichols
J.D.
Perry King
President Blake
Nestor Serrano
Gomez
Adrian Lester
Simon
Sheila McCarthy
Judith
Arjay Smith
Brian Parks
Glenn Plummer
Luther
Tamlyn Tomita
Janet Tokada
Reviews
I gather that climate deniers hate films like this. I would be sad if my political or social stances Completely prevented me from being able to appreciate films that stretch credulity the opposite way from my own views. I mean, I am an ardent atheist and have enjoyed religious films. I am all for science, but science fiction can take a few liberties and shortcuts and if I like it, I will suspend my disbelief. But…
**The Day After Tomorrow ends the world better than most natural disaster films, with an experienced disaster director and a grounded premise.** Roland Emmerich, the master of disaster, created one of the quintessential apocalyptic natural disaster films with The Day After Tomorrow. Floods, tsunamis, hail, suddenly dropping temperatures, and more all make their way into the perils of this film. The movie follows…
"Jack Hall" (Dennis Quaid) is the somewhat discredited scientist who warns of impending disaster when the mother of all ice storms gathers - reducing temperatures to well below freezing and causing huge tsunami waves and heavy snows to devastate civilisation. Adding to the poor man's woes is his son "Sam" (Jake Gyllenhaal) stranded in New York. It's a bit heavy on the CGI and, certainly, the plot is pretty well worn…
FAQ about The Day After Tomorrow
What is The Day After Tomorrow about?
After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to…
When was The Day After Tomorrow released?
The Day After Tomorrow was released in 2004.
What genres does The Day After Tomorrow belong to?
The Day After Tomorrow is categorised as Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure.
Who stars in The Day After Tomorrow?
The cast of The Day After Tomorrow includes Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Emmy Rossum, Sela Ward.