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Greenland (film)

Greenland is a 2020 American disaster film directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Greenland is a 2020 American disaster film directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling. It stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roger Dale Floyd as a family trying to survive a comet impact that threatens Earth. A sequel, Greenland 2: Migration, was released in 2026.

Plot

The story centers on John Garrity, his estranged wife Allison, and their son Nathan as they attempt to reach a bunker while comet fragments devastate Earth. The family is separated early in the crisis and must navigate panic, lawlessness, and collapsing infrastructure to reunite.

Cast and crew

Ric Roman Waugh directed the film from a screenplay by Chris Sparling. The principal cast includes Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn, David Denman, and Hope Davis.

Release and reception

Greenland was released in 2020 and is listed as a PG-13 disaster film with a runtime of 119 minutes. It was later followed by Greenland 2: Migration in 2026.

Production and genre

The film is an American English-language production and is classified as a disaster action-adventure thriller. Its premise combines large-scale catastrophe with a family survival narrative.

Key facts

  • Greenland is a 2020 American disaster film directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling.
  • The film stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roger Dale Floyd as a family trying to survive a comet impact.
  • The story follows the Garrity family as they attempt to reach a bunker while comet fragments devastate Earth.
  • A sequel, Greenland 2: Migration, was released in 2026.
  • The film is classified as a disaster action-adventure thriller with a runtime of 119 minutes.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed in Canada and is available to Canadian viewers through the same international home-entertainment and streaming channels as in other English-language markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Greenland about?
It is about a family trying to survive as a comet threatens to destroy Earth.
Who directed Greenland?
Ric Roman Waugh directed the film.
Who stars in Greenland?
The film stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roger Dale Floyd.
When was Greenland released?
Greenland was released in 2020.
Is Greenland part of a film series?
Yes. A sequel titled Greenland 2: Migration was released in 2026.
What genre is Greenland?
It is a disaster film with action, adventure, and thriller elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland_(film)
    Supports: Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, written by Chris Sparling, cast, plot premise, and sequel information.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/greenland
    Supports: Director, screenwriter, runtime, rating, genre, and release information.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737786/
    Supports: Runtime, genre classification, and basic film identification.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737786/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary involving the Garrity family and a planet-killing comet.