---
title: "Greenland"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/greenland-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 524047
imdb_id: "tt7737786"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 5399
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Greenland (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/greenland-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Greenland is a 2020 film categorized within the thriller, action, and science fiction genres. The story follows John Garrity, his estranged wife, and their young son as they face a global catastrophe. A planet-killing comet is on a collision course with Earth, causing widespread destruction as cities are leveled across the globe. As the countdown to the apocalypse approaches, the family embarks on a perilous journey to secure sanctuary. Throughout their trek, they encounter both the best and worst aspects of humanity. Their struggle culminates in a desperate, last-minute flight as they attempt to reach a possible safe haven before time runs out. The film, which has a runtime of two hours, received a PG-13 rating and was released in the United States on December 18, 2020. This production depicts the intense personal and societal challenges faced by a family during an extinction-level event.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family fights to survive as Earth faces imminent destruction."

### Why Watch
- genuine family chemistry
- realistic disaster sequences
- strong emotional core

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot beats
- uneven pacing in middle act
- Tone & Suitability: Contains intense disaster scenes and peril that may disturb some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, emotional, apocalyptic, hopeful, desperate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ric Roman Waugh
- **Networks / Studios**: STXfilms, Anton, Thunder Road

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gerard Butler** as *John Garrity*
- **Morena Baccarin** as *Allison Garrity*
- **David Denman** as *Ralph Vento*
- **Hope Davis** as *Judy Vento*
- **Roger Dale Floyd** as *Nathan Garrity*
- **Scott Glenn** as *Dale*
- **Andrew Bachelor** as *Colin*
- **Merrin Dungey** as *Major Breen*
- **Holt McCallany** as *Twin Otter Pilot*
- **Gary Weeks** as *Ed Pruitt*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional disaster film.

### Q: Does the family survive in the end?
The film follows their journey toward possible safety.

### Q: Are there a lot of action scenes?
Yes, it features intense disaster and survival sequences.

### Q: Is this similar to other disaster movies?
It follows familiar disaster film conventions with a family focus.

### Q: Where was this film shot?
Filming locations are not specified in the synopsis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Greenland — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/524047)
- [Greenland - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland)

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