The Core (2003)
A relentless, high-octane journey into Earth's core pushes a team of scientists to their gritty, epic limits.
Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.
How intense is The Core?
The Core is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Core feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulepicgrittyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Core
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Core for you?
Is The Core scary?
Only a little. The Core has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Core gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Core sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Core OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Core?
The Core runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream The Core?
The Core is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does The Core have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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