Ohhkay. It was kind of good. I think it was intense(: but kind of stupid. it wasn't very freaky though. there is a wierd guy in it. lol(: if you are a parent and you have a tween, watch it with them. if they are a teen. just let them watch it. if they thin its innapropriate they might not like it. mayybe.
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Common Sense says
Chaos -- and a bad script -- threaten the human race.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships
updated 10.02.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Knowing
Parents need to know that this grim sci-fi thriller is about global catastrophe and disaster, which could be very upsetting for kids. There are scary presences, spooky music, dead parents, and children in danger throughout the movie, and it really stretches the PG-13 rating in terms of depicting horrifying disasters (a monumental plane crash injures and kills scores of people, an out-of-control subway train smashes into a crowded station, etc.). Animals are seen burning as they flee from a massive fire. A main character also drinks to excess on a number of occasions, and there's some language ("s--t," "damn," etc.).
Read our full review by Renee Schonfeld
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie creates suspense. Would it be as spooky or scary without the music, close-up shots, or shadows?
- Parents, if the movie's end-of-the-world subject matter upsets your kids, be sure to address their fears.
- And on a lighter note, you can also discuss what you'd put in a time capsule to represent your life.
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
It was okay(:
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Engaging and Thought-Provoking...but Immensely Harrowing and Disturbing!
KNOWING is a fine film that is as good a thriller as it could be, and an engaging thinker as well. However, often it borders on pure horror. The film tells of an MIT professor, John Koestler, who recieves a scrap of paper with random numbers on it. (Read no more if you don't want spoilers!) It turns out the numbers predict disasters on this planet that lead all the way up to the end of the world. Yep, it's dire, and it's what the whole film is about. Soon Koestler finds himself emerged in horrific occurences: disasters that claim countless lives, and several disturbing supernatural occurences. The violence in the film isn't particularly graphic, but you feel what you don't see. One particularly harrowing scene shows victims of a plane crash burning to death. Another shows wreckage in a subway accident claiming numerous lives. Several people get in accidents that cause death and injuries. And, in the end (okay, now really stop reading if you don't want it spoiled for you) the world comes to an end as everyone on our planet dies. Just like that. Other scenes are horrific and revolve around insanity and mysterious supernatural beings that stalk Koestler and his son. The two main kids in the film are constantly in danger, so that will be a touchy point for younger viewers. On the plus side, there is no sexual content, and language is mild. This is not a film for kids. Absolutely no one under 14 (or maybe 15) should be allowed to watch it. It is wonderfully made, but it is very disturbing. Don't say you weren't warned.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Although scary at times, it is a really great movie. Kids under 10 might be a scared but above that age, it is probably fine.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Excellent movie! an Outstanding Thriller!
This movie is an exciting thriller that tells the story of a single father (played by Nicholas Cage) who realizes that the paper pulled from a time capsule actually predicts the location and how many people have died of the past major tragedies and where the next 3 will take place however it's pretty scary for young kids, A subway train jumps it's rails, a plane cartwheels into the ground, animals catch fire and on top of all that it is all in vivid graphic detail, In one scene many people are seen covered in flames screaming for help and slowly burning to death so therefore I reccomend this movie ONLY for young teens aged 13+
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
One of My Favorites
Now, I personally love end-of-the-world stories, and this is one of my favorites! Though it does get creepy, it's different than horror movies because it plays with your mind and senses, and doesn't just rely on gore. It's similar to one of those books that you fill in the blank, and your mind comes up with the worst case scenario, not the movie. There is actually little bloodshed in this, less than I was expecting. The scene that probably freaked me out the most was the fire scene, in which the son sees a forest and the animals in it burning, then proceeds to scratch numbers onto a desk. I loved the ending, contrary to what other people thought, though it was a bit slow. I think it's almost representitive of Heaven and the Rapture, but it just depends on your points of view. I wouldn't reccommend it to kids under thirteen, but as long as you're not easily scared, it's fine.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
stupid ending
I really liked the movie and would give it 5 stars if it was not for the stupid ending. I mean come on!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Wow. A lot of the reviews say it's so horrible. It is kind of disturbing-but come on, if you rented the movie not knowing it was about the world ending...Where were you during the previews? But, it's quite a good movie! And I'm the biggest movie critique you'll ever meet. There is a scene in the beginning of a girl with bloody fingernails because she was scratching at the door but that's the worst of the graphic violence. The images of people running around on fire aren't very graphic at all-in fact, you can sort of tell that it IS done with graphics...Along with a few other scenes. Oh, and the main character drinks excessively at one point, but it's not played up-so it's really not that bad. I promise. Also, people are saying how the ending was terrible. I actually disagree. It's only terrible because you have to realize what they're implying...Which a lot of people obviously don't get. Even my mom liked it-which is saying something. And it's totally appropriate. I only say ON for 13+ because you have to be a bit mature to realize what's going on a couple of times, and it can be a little disturbing...But hey-if your mature 10 year old wants to see it, go ahead! It's really a great movie. 36-210--33-24-24--29-26! (that's just a random message I threw in there to see if anyone can decode, it involves your keyboard and it's rows) =)
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
May be unnerving for younger kids
I enjoyed this movie, antill the ending i mean if i'v ever seen a worse ending i don't know were i know it's ment to send a message and it does that but how can you just kill them all!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
the cheese takes away the scaryness...
its scary at the beginning but its not the usual scary. not much jump at you and mare suspense. people my age (14) will hate the cheesy crap in the movie. unrealistic plot makes it o.k. for my age but if you have a kid who will believe almost anything, stay away from this one.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Mature Audiences
I really like the fact that Nicolas Cage used mystery scenes, like when he was finding out dates, and uncovering messages. I was really appalled by the fact that the little girl in the beginning was horrific! I would approve of kids 13+, so they aren't easily scared.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
ending is bad
pretty good but the ending i was like WHAT!!!!! so yeah...and they say s**t a lot. AND REALLY VIOLENT
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
good for tweens and teens.
yeah it is kinda violent and they say s**t a lot... but still a really good movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Wow did this suck...
Wow i was really excited to see this film and i must say after seeing it im glad i waited for the DVD and didnt go see it in theaters! The first 30 minutes of the film are pretty boring but once the disaster sequances happen they have some pretty cool special effects and get you back into the movie but once there over you just get bored again. My biggest problem with the movie is the ending though it was depressing and really just unnessecary and overall just sucked. Don't waste your time even renting it.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
not for kids but great movie in general
it was a great movie in my opinion the ending was SAD but it couldnt have ended as if the world was just fine in the end. best movie ive seen in a long time but it was so sad i could probably only watch it once, like the titanic
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Great Disaster Flick, but the Ending was HORRIBLE.
This film is like a combination of three different film genres/movies: the beginning reminded me of the Ring, which is a good thing; a nice, intensely creepy way to start things off. The long middle was like a disaster movie, but, luckily, a well-made disaster movie with great disaster sequences. I was very much looking forward to the end, hoping it would have a twist as great as this movie was. Boy, what a dissapointment that was. the ending was one of the worst I had ever seen in my life. I was yelling/asking "What the heck?" to the screen. The ending was horrible. As long as you know that, you might be in for a treat for the first hour and a half. Then, it all goes down hill. In fact, when you watch this film, shut it off right before Nicholas Cage gets to the forest where his son is (not spoiling anything); then, take some time and imagine an ending for yourself. it doesn't matter if you're horrible at making up endings or even making up movies; no matter what you think the ending will be, it is better than what really happens. Parents: this is a very scary film and the disaster sequences are extremely intense. Beware, of both the violnce/scariness and the ending, which is scarier than anything else in this movie (as in it stinks).
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Christians say NO
If you read the bible, It's the end of earth, but they start over again. As a Christian I don't like it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Violent, But Not Worth Your Time
My parents liked it. I didn't. There's not much to say except that this is okay for most middle-schoolers. The special effects, except for the plane and subway crashes, aren't particularly groundbreaking.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
A bit Creepy. Depressing at the end.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
Cheesy But Interesting
"Knowing" is ridiculous, flawed, and laughable, but it is also compelling and scary. You might love or hate the ending, but the special effects are incredible. The surreal disaster scenes will be disturbing for even adults. Nikky Cage may have a drinking problem (mild), but he is also a loving father that gives this movie an emotional punch.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Definitely NOT for kids < 16 at least! Should be rated R!
Please don't let your kids watch this unless you are prepared to discuss the brutal and hopeless destruction of all life on earth. There are no heroes or positive images or messages. The dad drinks to excess with no ill effects. There are several graphic scenes of extremely violent deaths including live people and animals on fire. The whispering people are disturbing, waiting for parents to be otherwise occupied to approach the kids, so if you left young ones watch this may freak them out! I cannot believe the parents left the kids in the car alone, in the woods, at night. The story just keeps spiralling deeper and deeper into an extremely depressing and emotionally draining ending leaving you filled with utter hopelessness. Horrible! Please don't let your young ones watch this.
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