Journey to the Center of the Earth
A grieving professor, his teenage nephew, and an Icelandic guide survive a subterranean odyssey through a prehistoric lost world.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- buoyant
- whimsical
- suspenseful
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a fast-paced, kitschy family adventure whose modern 3D visuals compensate only partly for its old-fashioned storyline.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Max Anderson's book contains references that lead Trevor, Sean, and Hannah toward the missing explorer's final journey and the subterranean world.
The trapped travelers descend through a cave and uncover a lost ecosystem at the center of the Earth, including prehistoric creatures.
The film was designed as a prominent 3D attraction, using creature attacks, falling debris, and roller-coaster-like movement for visual impact.
Trevor and his teenage nephew Sean must overcome grief surrounding Max's disappearance while relying on one another underground.
Films like Journey to the Center of the Earth, and why
The Mummy
family-friendly adventure, fantasy spectacle, comic peril, and a journey into an extraordinary hidden world
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
fast-paced family adventure, prehistoric creatures, colorful effects, and accessible humor
The Spiderwick Chronicles
classic literary adventure adaptation with fantastical landscapes, ensemble teamwork, and creature encounters
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
family-oriented expedition narrative, science fiction fantasy, and lighthearted action spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Eric Brevig
- Release Date
- 2008-07-10
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (5310)
Cast
- Brendan Fraser
- Josh Hutcherson
- Anita Briem
- Seth Meyers
- Jean Michel Paré
- Jane Wheeler
- Frank Fontaine
- Giancarlo Caltabiano
- Kaniehtiio Horn
- Garth Gilker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Journey to the Center of the Earth about?
- A grieving professor, his teenage nephew, and an Icelandic guide survive a subterranean odyssey through a prehistoric lost world.
- What is Journey to the Center of the Earth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Journey to the Center of the Earth as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Journey to the Center of the Earth violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Journey to the Center of the Earth as mild.
- What did critics think of Journey to the Center of the Earth?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a fast-paced, kitschy family adventure whose modern 3D visuals compensate only partly for its old-fashioned storyline.
- Which films are like Journey to the Center of the Earth?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mummy, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
- How long is Journey to the Center of the Earth?
- Journey to the Center of the Earth runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Journey to the Center of the Earth?
- In United States, Journey to the Center of the Earth streams on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel.
