Next 2007
"If you can see the future, you can save it."
In *Next (2007)*, visionary director Lee Tamahori teams up with Nicolas Cage to craft a high-stakes thriller where seeing the future cuts both ways.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Cast
Nicolas Cage
Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac
Julianne Moore
Callie Ferris
Jessica Biel
Liz Cooper
Thomas Kretschmann
Mr. Smith
Jim Beaver
Wisdom
Tory Kittles
Cavanaugh
Peter Falk
Irv
Enzo Cilenti
Mr. Jones
José Zúñiga
Security Chief Roybal
Jason Butler Harner
Jeff Baines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next (2007) about?
*Next (2007)* follows Cris Johnson, a Las Vegas magician who can see two minutes into the future—but only when he chooses. When a terrorist plot threatens Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris recruits him to help thwart the attack, forcing him to confront his gift while dodging both deadly adversaries and his own fears.
Who directed Next?
Next was directed by Lee Tamahori, known for high-energy thrillers like *Die Another Day* and *Along Came a Spider*.
Who stars in Next?
The film features Nicolas Cage as Cris Johnson, Julianne Moore as agent Callie Ferris, Jessica Biel as a love interest, and Thomas Kretschmann as the antagonist.
Is Next (2007) worth watching?
If you enjoy action-packed sci-fi thrillers with a twist on destiny, *Next (2007)* delivers. While it received mixed reviews for its predictability, its sleek pacing and Cage's magnetic performance make it a solid pick for fans of mid-2000s genre films. The blend of psychic drama and espionage keeps things engaging.
How long is Next?
Next (2007) runs for 96 minutes.
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About Next (2007) — A Magnetic Thriller Where the Future is a Deadly Secret
In *Next (2007)*, visionary director Lee Tamahori teams up with Nicolas Cage to craft a high-stakes thriller where seeing the future cuts both ways. Cage stars as Cris Johnson, a Las Vegas magician hiding his extraordinary ability to glimpse mere minutes ahead—until a government agent (Julianne Moore) drags him into a life-or-death race against a ticking nuclear threat. The film blends razor-sharp tension with grounded sci-fi, as Johnson navigates a world where fortune-telling isn't a gift but a curse. With sharp dialogue and relentless pacing, *Next* dives into themes of destiny, free will, and the cost of knowledge, all wrapped in a neon-soaked thriller atmosphere that pulses with danger and intrigue.
While the premise sounds like a classic psychic thriller, Tamahori grounds the story in visceral stakes, turning a personal power into a global crisis. Julianne Moore's no-nonsense agent and Jessica Biel's fiery encounter with Cage's reluctant hero add layers of conflict, while Thomas Kretschmann's chilling villain cranks up the pressure. *Next (2007)* isn't just about predicting the future—it's about escaping it.
