---
title: "Oblivion"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/oblivion-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 75612
imdb_id: "tt1483013"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 11620
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Oblivion (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/oblivion-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A drone repairman on a resource-extracted Earth rescues a stranger and questions his mission."

### Why Watch
- features star Tom Cruise and an ensemble cast including Morgan Freeman
- directed by Joseph Kosinski with a post-apocalyptic setting
- combines action with science fiction mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- the plot hinges on a stranger's arrival that disrupts a routine mission
- deals with themes of decades of war and an extracted Earth
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and contains action, science fiction, adventure, and mystery elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, science fiction, adventure, mystery, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Starz Apple TV Channel | 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)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph Kosinski
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Monolith Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Cruise** as *Jack*
- **Morgan Freeman** as *Beech*
- **Olga Kurylenko** as *Julia*
- **Andrea Riseborough** as *Victoria*
- **Nikolaj Coster-Waldau** as *Sykes*
- **Melissa Leo** as *Sally*
- **Zoë Bell** as *Kara*
- **Abigail Lowe** as *Julia's Child*
- **Isabelle Lowe** as *Julia's Child*
- **Booch O'Connell** as *Tourist (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Oblivion released in the US?
Oblivion was released on 04/19/2013.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Oblivion was produced and directed by Joseph Kosinski.

### Q: Who stars in Oblivion?
The film stars Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, and Olga Kurylenko.

### Q: What is the runtime of Oblivion?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
Oblivion is classified as an action, science fiction, adventure, and mystery film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Oblivion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75612)
- [Oblivion (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblivion_(2013_film))
- [Oblivion (2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1483013/)
- [Oblivion (2013) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oblivion_2013)

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