Approaching the Unknown (2016)
Movie 1h 30m ★ 5.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind
Approaching the Unknown is a drama, science fiction and thriller movie from 2016. It is directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg. The cast includes Sanaa Lathan, Mark Strong and Luke Wilson. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
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Cast & crew
- Mark Elijah RosenbergDirector
- Sanaa Lathanas Captain Emily Maddox
- Mark Strongas Captain William D. Stanaforth
- Luke Wilsonas Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)
- Charles Bakeras Captain Frank Worsely
- Anders Danielsen Lieas Greenstreet
- Joe Jamesas Security Guard
- Bettina Skyeas Nasa Technician
- Nancy Rubelas Mission Control Technician (uncredited)
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Questions about Approaching the Unknown
- What genre is Approaching the Unknown?
- Approaching the Unknown is categorised as Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Approaching the Unknown?
- Sanaa Lathan, Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Charles Baker, Anders Danielsen Lie appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Approaching the Unknown?
- Mark Elijah Rosenberg directed Approaching the Unknown.
- How long is Approaching the Unknown?
- Approaching the Unknown runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Is Approaching the Unknown worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Approaching the Unknown?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
