---
title: "Predestination"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/predestination-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 206487
imdb_id: "tt2397535"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 7167
content_rating: "R"
---

# Predestination (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/predestination-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Predestination is a film that follows the story of a Temporal Agent tasked with preventing future crimes. The Agent's work involves traveling through time to prevent individuals from committing their crimes, and he has been on numerous assignments throughout his career. His final mission is particularly significant, as it involves stopping a criminal who has managed to evade him in the past. This final assignment is crucial, as it aims to prevent a catastrophic event that will result in the loss of thousands of lives. The Agent's mission requires him to navigate a complex series of time-travel journeys, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the elusive criminal.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Temporal Agent undertakes intricate time-travel journeys to stop future killers."

### Why Watch
- follows a temporal agent on intricate time-travel journeys
- features a final assignment to stop an elusive criminal
- stakes involve preventing a devastating attack

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains thrilling themes involving a temporal agent and a planned devastating attack.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Queensland, Screen Australia, Blacklab Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *The Bartender*
- **Sarah Snook** as *The Unmarried Mother*
- **Noah Taylor** as *Mr. Robertson*
- **Christopher Kirby** as *Mr. Miles*
- **Madeleine West** as *Mrs. Stapleton*
- **Jim Knobeloch** as *Dr. Belfort*
- **Freya Stafford** as *Alice*
- **Elise Jansen** as *Nurse*
- **Tyler Coppin** as *Dr. Heinlein*
- **Christopher Stollery** as *The Interviewer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
The main character is a Temporal Agent.

### Q: What is the goal of the Temporal Agent's journeys?
The journeys are designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes.

### Q: What is the nature of the Agent's current assignment?
It is his final assignment, focused on stopping an elusive criminal and a devastating attack.

### Q: What genre is the film classified under?
The film is classified as Science Fiction and Thriller.

### Q: What is the main objective on the final assignment?
The Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him and prevent a devastating attack where thousands of lives will be lost.

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