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Predestination Ending Explained, Cast, Reviews and more

In Predestination, the ending reveals that the protagonist is both the creator and the subject of the time loop, highlighting themes of identity and fate.

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Updated Oct 16, 2024

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Predestination Ending Explained, Cast, Reviews and more

Predestination Ending Explained

Predestination is a movie about time travel and identity, directed by the Spierig brothers. In the film, Ethan Hawke plays Agent Doe, a detective who chases a terrorist called the Fizzle Bomber across different time periods. The ending reveals surprising connections between the characters, making viewers question fate and free will.

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Even though the movie did not do well at the box office, many people enjoyed it. It mixes mystery, romance, and complex themes about destiny. Ethan Hawke's performance is considered one of his best, and he shares strong chemistry with Sarah Snook, who plays Jane Doe. Their relationship takes a surprising turn at the end of the film.

John and Jane Meeting

In the movie "Predestination," Agent Doe tries to stop a bad guy called the Fizzle Bomber in 1975 but fails, and his face gets burned. He travels to 1992 with help from a mysterious man, who gives him a time travel device. At a special office, they fix his face and voice so he looks different and can start a new life.

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In 1970, Agent Doe meets John, who tells a sad story about being born as Jane. After a difficult birth, doctors changed Jane's gender without asking. John wants to get back at the man who left him and his child. They travel to 1963, where John realizes he fell in love with his past self, Jane, creating a confusing time loop where John, Jane, and their child are all the same person.

Agent Doe is the Fizzle Bomber

The Fizzle Bomber is a terrorist in Predestination who Agent Doe fails to catch at first. In 1992, the Fizzle Bomber will attack again, killing 11,000 people. The Temporal Agency wants to stop him early. At the end of the film, it is revealed that the Fizzle Bomber is actually Agent Doe himself.

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After years of time travel, Agent Doe believes that causing explosions will save more lives in different futures. He faces a tough choice: if he shoots the Fizzle Bomber, he seals his fate and becomes him. In the end, he decides to shoot the Fizzle Bomber and questions if the future can truly be changed.

In "Predestination," Mr. Robertson is a key character who is not many people like the others. He first tries to recruit Jane for a job but she is turned away because she is intersex. Later, after John leaves Jane, he tells her he actually works for the Temporal Bureau and tries to recruit her again, but she is rejected again because she is pregnant.

Mr. Robertson has a big secret: the Agent is actually Jane and John. He planned everything about the Agent's life, creating someone who can time travel perfectly. He believes that by controlling events, he can shape the future. This makes people wonder if the Agent can change their fate too, just like Mr. Robertson does.

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Predestination Movie

In "Predestination," the Agent struggles with his past. He keeps making the same choices, like taking baby Jane and not stopping the Fizzle Bomber. This makes his life full of pain and sadness. The Fizzle Bomber tells him that if he does not shoot, he could break the cycle of hurt.

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Instead of facing his problems, the Agent keeps going in circles, living the same events over and over. At the end, he wonders if the future can be changed. This shows hope that maybe one day, he will learn to let go of his past and make a better choice.

How Time Travel Functions in Predestination?

In "Predestination," time travel is tricky but simple. A baby is left in an orphanage in 1945. This baby grows up to be Jane, who later becomes John after surgery. John meets a man, has a child, but the baby is taken away.

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The Agent, who is also John, tries to stop the Fizzle Bomber but fails and becomes him. He goes back in time, takes Jane's baby, and puts her back in the orphanage. In the end, the Agent kills the Fizzle Bomber, but it’s unclear how he becomes the Bomber. There may be different timelines, so maybe he can change his fate this time.

Predestination Movie Reviews

"Predestination" was liked by both critics and fans. Many people think the movie is a great sci-fi thriller, especially because of its surprising ending.

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Some viewers feel tired of time travel stories, but "Predestination" offered a fresh twist. The ending tied everything together well, making the story easy to follow.

Predestination

Predestination is a 2014 Australian science fiction action-thriller film. It was written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig. The movie stars Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, and Noah Taylor. It is based on the 1959 short story "—All You Zombies—" by Robert A. Heinlein. The film explores complex themes of time travel and identity.

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Predestination Cast

Actor Role
Ethan Hawke Agent Doe/The Fizzle Bomber (listed as "The Barkeep")
Sarah Snook Jane/John (listed as "The Unmarried Mother")
Monique Heath 10-year-old Jane
Olivia Sprague 5-year-old Jane
Noah Taylor Mr. Robertson
Madeleine West Mrs. Stapleton
Christopher Kirby Agent Miles
Freya Stafford Alice
Jim Knobeloch Dr. Belfort
Christopher Stollery The Interviewer
Tyler Coppin Dr. Heinlein
Rob Jenkins Mr. Jones
Ben Prendergast Dr. Clarke
Tony Nikolakopoulos Motorist

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