Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac (played by Nicolas Cage) is a protagonist in Next.
Protagonist with the ability to see two minutes into the future. Works as a magician and gambler in Las Vegas. Initially evades authorities but eventually cooperates with the FBI to prevent a nuclear attack by French terrorists. His visions are altered by his interactions with Liz Cooper, allowing him to reset the timeline and prevent the disaster. Callie Ferris (played by Julianne Moore) is a protagonist in Next.
An FBI agent determined to stop French terrorists from detonating a nuclear weapon. She tracks Cris Johnson across Las Vegas and Arizona, initially suspecting him of being a sociopath. Later, she collaborates with him and Liz Cooper to track the terrorists to a port and prevent the bomb's detonation. Liz Cooper (played by Jessica Biel) appears in Next.
The woman from Cris's recurring vision. She becomes entangled in Cris's life after he intervenes with her aggressive ex-boyfriend. She travels with Cris to Arizona, warns him about FBI plans, and is later kidnapped by terrorists and used as bait for a bomb vest. Her connection to Cris ultimately resets the timeline.
Next (2007) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac
(played by Nicolas Cage) — protagonist
Protagonist with the ability to see two minutes into the future. Works as a magician and gambler in Las Vegas. Initially evades authorities but eventually cooperates with the FBI to prevent a nuclear...
Callie Ferris
(played by Julianne Moore) — protagonist
An FBI agent determined to stop French terrorists from detonating a nuclear weapon. She tracks Cris Johnson across Las Vegas and Arizona, initially suspecting him of being a sociopath. Later, she coll...
Liz Cooper
(played by Jessica Biel) — supporting
The woman from Cris's recurring vision. She becomes entangled in Cris's life after he intervenes with her aggressive ex-boyfriend. She travels with Cris to Arizona, warns him about FBI plans, and is l...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac → Liz Cooper
(Romantic Partner)
Cris has repeatedly envisioned a woman entering a diner, meets Liz there, travels with her, and is later shown in bed with her.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Liz Cooper → Callie Ferris
(Alliance Reluctant Collaborator)
Callie confronts Liz near the hotel and asks her to drug Cris, but Liz instead warns Cris; later Callie and Liz are connected through the plan to save...
Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac → Callie Ferris
(Conflict Subject And Pursuer)
Callie tracks Cris after determining that he can see the future, while Cris repeatedly foresees her arrival and escapes from her.
Story Analysis
A man who sees possible futures must accept personal responsibility and cooperate with the FBI after love reveals the consequences of his choices.
Plot Progression
The Man Before Tomorrow
Pursuit Across Las Vegas
The Woman In The Vision
Bait For The Bomb
A Future That Breaks
Directed by Lee Tamahori
Next (2007) · 6.1/10 · action, science-fiction, thriller
