---
title: "Geostorm"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/geostorm-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 274855
imdb_id: "tt1981128"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 5238
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Geostorm (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/geostorm-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Geostorm" is a disaster film that depicts a catastrophic series of natural disasters threatening the planet. In response to these events, world leaders created a network of satellites designed to control the global climate and maintain global safety. However, the system has malfunctioned and is now attacking the Earth, posing a significant threat to the planet. The situation becomes a pressing concern as a geostorm looms, potentially causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The story unfolds as a race against time to identify the underlying cause of the malfunction and prevent a global catastrophe.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A climate-controlling satellite network malfunctions and turns against Earth, sparking a global race against time."

### Why Watch
- Features large-scale natural disasters and global threats
- Fast-paced race against the clock plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- The satellite network built to protect Earth malfunctions and attacks the planet
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and thriller elements involving widespread natural disasters.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, science fiction, disaster

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dean Devlin
- **Networks / Studios**: Twisted Media, Skydance Media, RatPac Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gerard Butler** as *Jake Lawson*
- **Alexandra Maria Lara** as *Ute Fassbinder*
- **Jim Sturgess** as *Max Lawson*
- **Abbie Cornish** as *U.S. Secret Service Agent Sarah Wilson*
- **Ed Harris** as *U.S. Secretary of State Leonard Dekkom*
- **Andy Garcia** as *U.S. President Andrew Palma*
- **Zazie Beetz** as *Dana*
- **Eugenio Derbez** as *Al Hernandez*
- **Robert Sheehan** as *Duncan Taylor*
- **David S. Lee** as *Lead Henchman Rico*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Geostorm?
Geostorm was released in 2017.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a science fiction, action, and thriller disaster film.

### Q: What causes the disaster in the film?
A network of satellites designed to control the global climate malfunctions and begins attacking Earth.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Dean Devlin in his feature directorial debut.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars actors including Gerard Butler and Jim Sturgess.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*