“Predestination” is a 2014 Australian science fiction thriller film directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, and starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, and Noah Taylor.
The film follows a temporal agent (played by Hawke) on a mission to prevent a terrorist attack in 1975. During his journey, he meets a strange, androgynous individual (played by Snook) who shares an unbelievable story with him.
The film uses time travel as a central theme, exploring questions of identity, predestination, and the nature of existence.
The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its intricate plot and the performances of Hawke and Snook. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Some of the awards and nominations received by “Predestination” include:
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards: Won for Best Original Screenplay and Best Lead Actress (for Sarah Snook)
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards: Won for Best Actress (for Sarah Snook)
- Fangoria Chainsaw Awards: Nominated for Best Limited Release/Direct-to-Video Film
- Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival: Won for Best Film and Best Screenplay
- Sitges Film Festival: Won for Best Director and Best Screenplay
| Directed by | The Spierig Brothers |
|---|---|
| Produced by | The Spierig Brothers Mohan Lal Paddy McDonald |
| Screenplay by | The Spierig Brothers |
| Based on | “‘—All You Zombies—'” by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Starring | Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor, |
| Music by | Peter Spierig |
| Cinematography | Ben Nott |
| Edited by | Matt Villa |
| Production companies |
Screen Australia Screen Queensland Blacklab Entertainment Wolfhound Pictures |
| Distributed by | Pinnacle Films Stage 6 Films |
| Release date | 8 March 2014 (SXSW Film Festival) 28 August 2014 (Australia) |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $5.4 million |