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.

Directed by Roland Emmerich

Produced by Mark Gordon and Roland Emmerich

Written by Roland Emmerich, Jeffrey Nachmanoff

Composed by Harald Kloser and Thomas Wander

Starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum, Ian Holm