Knowing (2009) is a sci-fi thriller directed by Alex Proyas, starring Nicolas Cage as John Koestler, an astrophysics professor who uncovers a terrifying numerical prophecy. When his son, Caleb, receives a mysterious paper from a 50-year-old time capsule, John realizes the numbers predict major disasters with uncanny accuracy. As he races to decipher the final set of coordinates, he discovers an apocalyptic event is imminent—one that threatens all of humanity. Meanwhile, Caleb begins hearing whispers and seeing strange, otherworldly figures who seem to hold the key to the unfolding mystery.
As John delves deeper, he learns that the enigmatic figures are not of this world and that Caleb has been chosen for a greater purpose. The film culminates in a harrowing climax as Earth faces an unavoidable cataclysm. With breathtaking visuals and a thought-provoking narrative, Knowing explores fate, determinism, and the power of knowledge in a gripping, emotionally charged sci-fi spectacle.