Films About Wormholes
Wormholes are fascinating theoretical passages through space-time that could create shortcuts for long journeys across the universe. In cinema, they often serve as a plot device to explore themes of time travel, alternate dimensions, and the vastness of existence. These films blend science fiction with philosophical inquiries, allowing viewers to ponder the implications of time, reality, and human connection. Here’s a selection of notable films that delve into the concept of wormholes:
“Interstellar”, 2014
Director: Christopher Nolan
Directed by Christopher Nolan, this epic science fiction film follows a team of astronauts who travel through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for humanity. The film explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of time, all while showcasing stunning visuals and a powerful score.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Michael Caine, David Gyasi, Wes Bentley, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Matt Damon, Topher Grace, Ellen Burstyn, Elyes Gabel, Timothée Chalamet, David Oyelowo, Collette Wolfe, Francis X. McCarthy, Bill Irwin, Andrew Borba, William Devane, Josh Stewart, Leah Cairns, Liam Dickinson, Flora Nolan, Griffen Fraser, Jeff Hephner, Lena Georgas, Brooke Smith, Russ Fega, William Patrick Brown, Cici Leah Campbell, Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr., Troy Fyhn, Benjamin Hardy, Alexander Michael Helisek, Ryan Irving, Alexander Lu, Derek McEntire, Joseph Oliveira, Benjamin Pitz, Marlon Sanders, Bryan Stamp, Kristian Van der Heyden, Kevan Weber;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: science fiction, drama, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 169 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8,7;
More information about the film “Interstellar” on the website imdb.com
“Event Horizon”, 1997
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
In this horror sci-fi film, a rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a wormhole and has now returned. As they explore the ship, they encounter supernatural forces and unravel the dark secrets behind the ship's mysterious journey.
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones, Jack Noseworthy, Jason Isaacs, Sean Pertwee, Peter Marinker, Holley Chant, Barclay Wright, Noah Huntley, Robert Jezek, Emily Booth, Bharat Nalluri, Gary Sinyor;
Production year: 1997;
Genre: horror, science fiction, thriller, detective;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,6;
More information about the film “Event Horizon” on the website imdb.com
“The Black Hole”, 2008
Director: Philip Sansom, Olly Williams
This Disney film features a space crew that discovers a lost spacecraft near a black hole. The story explores the mysteries of the black hole and the scientific theories surrounding it, blending adventure with philosophical reflection on life and death.
Starring: Napoleon Ryan;
Production year: 2008;
Genre: short film, drama, comedy, crime, detective;
Duration: 3 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,4;
More information about the film “The Black Hole” on the website imdb.com
“Contact”, 1997
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Based on Carl Sagan's novel, this film follows a scientist who discovers an alien signal that leads to the construction of a machine capable of transporting her through a wormhole. As she embarks on her journey, the film delves into themes of faith, science, and the search for meaning in the universe.
Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, James Woods, Angela Bassett, William Fichtner, John Hurt, David Morse, Jena Malone, Jake Busey, Geoffrey Blake, Max Martini, Rob Lowe, Tucker Smallwood, Sami Chester, Timothy McNeil, Laura Elena Surillo, Henry Strozier, Larry King, Thomas Garner, Conroy Chino, Dan Gifford, Vance Valencia, Donna J. Kelley, Leon Harris, Claire Shipman, Behrooz Afrakhan, Saemi Nakamura, Maria Celeste Arraras, Tabitha Soren, Geraldo Rivera, Ian Whitcomb, Jay Leno, Natalie Allen, Robert D. Novak, Geraldine A. Ferraro, Kathleen Kennedy, Michael Albala, Ned Netterville, Leo Lee, William Jordan, David St. James, Jill Dougherty, Haynes Brooke, John Holliman, Bobbie Battista, Dee Dee Myers, Bryant Gumbel, Linden Soles;
Production year: 1997;
Genre: science fiction, thriller, drama, detective;
MPAA rating: pg;
Duration: 150 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,5;
More information about the film “Contact” on the website imdb.com
“Donnie Darko”, 2001
Director: Richard Kelly
This cult classic blends psychological thriller elements with science fiction. The film follows a troubled teenager who experiences strange visions and manipulations of time, hinting at wormholes and alternate realities while exploring themes of fate and free will.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wyle, Drew Barrymore, James Duval, Katharine Ross, Beth Grant, Seth Rogen, Jolene Purdy, David Moreland, Patience Cleveland, Daveigh Chase, Arthur Taxier, Mark Hoffman, David St. James, Tom Tangen, Jazzie Mahannah, Stuart Stone, Gary Lundy, Alex Greenwald, Kristina Malota, Marina Malota Darling, Carly Naples, Tiler Peck, Lisa K. Wyatt, Rachel Winfree, Jack Salvatore Jr., Lee Weaver, Phyllis Lyons, Ashley Tisdale, Alison Jones, Jerry Trainor, Joan M. Blair, Sarah Hudson, Fran Kranz, Scotty Leavenworth, Conrad Angel Corral, Michael Dukakis, Phil Hawn, Spencer Kayden, Christie McNew, Margaret Kontra Palmer, Dee Austin Robertson, Jack Truman;
Production year: 2001;
Genre: science fiction, thriller, drama, detective;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 113 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8;
“The Time Machine”, 2002
Director: Simon Wells
An adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel, this film follows a scientist who builds a time machine to travel to the distant future. Although it primarily focuses on time travel, it involves concepts akin to wormholes as he navigates through different eras.
Starring: Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba, Orlando Jones, Mark Addy, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Max Baker, Phyllida Law, Laura Kirk, Josh Stamberg, John W. Momrow, Jeffrey M. Meyer, Alan Young, Myndy Crist, Connie Ray, Lennie Loftin, Thomas Corey Robinson, Omero Mumba, Yancey Arias, Richard Cetrone, Edward Conna, Chris Sayour, Jeremy Fitzgerald, Craig Davis, Grady Holder, Bryan Friday, Clint Lilley, Mark Kubr, Jeff Podgurski, Dan McCann, Bryon Weiss, Steve Upton, Doug Jones, Joey Anaya, Jacob Chambers, Dorian Kingi, Kevin McTurk, Michael Chaturantabut, Jonathan Eusebio, Roel Failma, Yoshio Iizuka, Diana Lee Inosanto, Chona Jason, Hiro Koda, John Koyama, Alex Madison, R.C. Ormond, Bro Richmond, Petra Sprecher, Gary Toy;
Production year: 2002;
Genre: science fiction, action, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6;
More information about the film “The Time Machine” on the website imdb.com
“Coherence”, 2012
Director: James Ward Byrkit
This low-budget indie film explores the effects of a cosmic event on a group of friends during a dinner party. As strange occurrences unfold, the film delves into themes of parallel realities and the consequences of wormholes on their relationships and realities.
Starring: Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Lorene Scafaria, Elizabeth Gracen, Hugo Armstrong, Alex Manugian, Lauren Maher, Aqueela Zoll, Carrie Patterson, Kelly Donovan, Alexis Boozer Sterling, Mark Ballou;
Production year: 2012;
Genre: science fiction, thriller, drama;
Age: 18+;
Duration: 89 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,2;
More information about the film “Coherence” on the website imdb.com
“Star Trek: The Motion Picture”, 1979
Director: Robert Wise
The first film in the iconic franchise features the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering a mysterious entity that creates a wormhole. The film weaves together themes of exploration and the unknown, characteristic of the Star Trek universe.
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins, Grace Lee Whitney, Mark Lenard, Billy Van Zandt, Roger Aaron Brown, Gary Faga, David Gautreaux, John Gowans, Howard Itzkowitz, Jon Rashad Kamal, Marcy Lafferty, Michele Billy Povill, Jeri McBride, Terrence O'Connor, Michael Rougas, Susan O'Sullivan, Ralph Brannen, Ralph Byers, Paula Crist, Iva Lane, Franklyn Seales, Momo Yashima, Jimmie Booth, Joel Kramer, Bill McIntosh, Dave Moordigian, Tom Morga, Tony Rocco, Joel Shultz, Craig Thomas, Edna Glover, Norman Stuart, Paul Weber, Joshua Gallegos, Lisa Chess, Leslie C. Howard, Sayra Hummel, Junero Jennings, Doug Hale, David Armstrong, Richard Arnold;
Production year: 1979;
Genre: science fiction, detective, adventure;
MPAA rating: g;
Duration: 143 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,4;
More information about the film “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” on the website imdb.com
These films not only entertain but also invite viewers to contemplate the mysteries of the universe and the possibilities that wormholes might represent in both science and imagination.
In the realm of science fiction, films about wormholes have opened up a gateway to endless possibilities. These cinematic explorations of the enigmatic phenomenon have captivated audiences with their mind-bending narratives and visually stunning portrayals. From the thought-provoking journey through time and space in Christopher Nolan's “Interstellar” to the thrilling interdimensional adventure in “Donnie Darko,” these films have successfully transported viewers into uncharted territories. Whether used as a plot device to explore the complexities of human existence or as a means to traverse parallel universes, wormholes have become a compelling element in storytelling. Through their imaginative narratives and awe-inspiring visuals, these films have left an indelible mark on the science fiction genre, reminding us of the boundless power of human imagination.
