Oblivion 2013

Overview

Oblivion is a 2013 American post‑apocalyptic science‑fiction action film directed by Joseph Kosinski. The PG‑13 picture, released in the United States on April 19, 2013, runs for two hours and four minutes and is classified under the action, science‑fiction, adventure and mystery genres. Set on a devastated Earth after decades of war with a hostile force known as the Scavs, the story follows Jack Harper, one of the last drone repairmen stationed on the planet. He works as part of a large operation to extract vital resources for the surviving human colonies. Harper’s routine is disrupted when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft, an encounter that forces him to question his mission and the information he has been given. The film’s cast includes Tom Cruise as Jack Harper, with Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough and Olga Kurylenko in supporting roles. Its promotional tagline, “Earth is a memory worth fighting for,” reflects the central theme of humanity’s struggle for survival.