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Elizabeth Shaw
Archaeologist whose Christian faith coexists with her search for humanity’s creators.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Prometheus2012
Know the expedition. Follow the clues. Keep the Engineers’ answer hidden.
What you need to know
Archaeologists Elizabeth Shaw and Charlie Holloway find matching star maps in unrelated ancient cultures. The Weyland Corporation funds the spacecraft Prometheus to travel to moon LV-223, where they hope to meet the beings who created humanity.
2 hours 4 minutesScience-fiction mystery horrorPrequel story set before Alien
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
CH
Charlie Holloway
Shaw’s partner and fellow archaeologist, eager for a direct answer from the Engineers.
D8
David
A Weyland android who studies languages, serves the crew and follows private instructions.
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Meredith Vickers
Weyland executive supervising the mission and distrustful of its goals.
IJ
Janek
Captain of Prometheus, focused on protecting his ship and Earth.
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Peter Weyland
Elderly founder of Weyland Corporation whose role in the mission is concealed.
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Fifield and Millburn
A geologist and biologist who become lost inside the structure.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Graphic body horror and surgery, creature attacks, burning, death, strong language and pregnancy horror.
An unofficial, independently written viewing companion for Prometheus (2012). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney, 20th Century Studios or the filmmakers. No official images, logos or film artwork are used.