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Release, runtime and language
2020 · 114 min · English
Echo score 40
Directed by
Seth Larney
Starring
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Aaron Glenane, Leeanna Walsman, Ryan Kwanten, Damian Walshe-Howling, Finn Little

In a future where Earth struggles to survive on artificial oxygen due to a deadly airborne illness, humanity receives a mysterious signal: "Send Ethan Whyte." A tunnel worker is unexpectedly chosen and sent through a portal to a distant, unfamiliar world. There, he must navigate a dangerous environment and confront unforeseen challenges, all while holding the potential to discover a cure and save the future of humankind from extinction.

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In the year 2067, Earth is a husk of its former self. Decades of climate collapse and nuclear fallout have forced the last surviving city to rely on a synthetic oxygen that comes at a terrible cost—a mysterious illness known simply as “The Sickness.” The sky is perpetually gray, streets echo with the hum of life‑support systems, and every breath feels borrowed. Against this bleak backdrop, a thin thread of hope flickers in the form of a cryptic transmission: “Send Ethan Whyte.”

Ethan Whyte is a pragmatic tunnel worker whose daily grind is a stark contrast to the grandeur of the crisis around him. He lives in the cramped shadows of the city, caring for his ailing wife Xanthe while shouldering the weight of a world that seems beyond repair. When the chief technology officer, Regina Jackson, summons him, she offers a chance to change everything—a mission tied to an enigmatic signal that could hold the key to humanity’s survival. Ethan’s reluctance is palpable; he is haunted by loss, responsibility, and the memory of a father who disappeared into the very science that now beckons him.

The plan catapults Ethan far beyond the dust‑laden tunnels of his home, thrusting him into a lush, alien rainforest teeming with colors the dying city has never known. Armed with a compact handheld guide and a wrist‑worn device left to him by his late father Richard Whyte, he awakens in a world that feels both wondrous and perilous. The stark contrast between the sterile, suffocating city and this vibrant wilderness amplifies the sense of isolation and urgency that drives his every step.

As Ethan navigates the unfamiliar terrain, he is not entirely alone. A familiar voice from his past, Jude, appears as a reluctant companion, offering both guidance and a reminder of the ties that bind him to the world he left behind. Together they must decipher fragments of forgotten technology, confront the unknown, and wrestle with the lingering question of whether one man can truly alter the course of a dying planet. The film moves between stark, atmospheric dread and moments of fragile optimism, inviting the audience to wonder if hope can indeed bloom in the most unexpected places.

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Bleak Dystopian Survival Movies Like 2067

Characters endure desperate struggles in dying worlds defined by sacrifice and sorrow. If you liked the desperate struggle for survival in the dying world of 2067, explore more movies like it. This list features similar heavy, character-driven sci-fi stories set in bleak futures, where protagonists face immense emotional and physical challenges.

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  • tense
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  • heavy
  • suspenseful
  • Tone: bleak, desperate
  • Pacing: steady, deliberate
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread follow a protagonist or group navigating a harsh, often ecologically or socially collapsed world. The central conflict is typically against the environment itself, coupled with external threats, forcing characters to make profound sacrifices. The journey is less about triumphant victory and more about enduring loss and finding a sliver of hope or ensuring a future for others.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their oppressive, high-stakes dystopian settings and their focus on the heavy emotional toll of survival. They share a bleak tone, steady pacing that builds tension, and a core theme of sacrifice for a greater cause, creating a coherent experience of somber, high-intensity drama.

Time Travel Movies with Heavy Stakes Like 2067

Time travel missions that unravel personal truths and lead to poignant, world-altering sacrifices. For viewers who enjoyed the time travel mystery and emotional sacrifice in 2067, this list recommends similar films. Discover more sci-fi stories where journeys through time reveal dark secrets and lead to bittersweet, world-changing resolutions.

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  • Tone: melancholic, reflective
  • Pacing: steady, mystery-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a character sent on a mission through time, only to discover the true, often darker purpose of their journey is intertwined with their own identity or past actions. The plot revolves around a central mystery or twist that recontextualizes everything, leading to a final act where the protagonist must make a sacrificial choice that saves a future but leaves them isolated or forever changed.

Why they belong together: These films are connected by their use of time travel as a vehicle for deep emotional and philosophical exploration, rather than pure adventure. They share a moderate complexity with a central mystery, a steady, suspenseful pacing, and a consistently heavy, melancholic mood that builds toward a conclusively bittersweet ending.

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