After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura (Emmy Rossum) and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late. Release date: May 24, 2004 (USA) Director: Roland Emmerich Box office: 552.6 million USD Music composed by: Harald Kloser Budget: 175 million USD, 125 million USD Screenplay: Roland Emmerich, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
