What genre is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Ethan Hawke, Sam Spruell, Clive Owen, Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan appear in the main cast.

Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Luc Besson directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

Name: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2017
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Sam Spruell, Clive Owen, Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan

Movie 2h 17m ★ 6.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Adventure Science Fiction

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Dating from 2017, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets sits in the action, adventure and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Luc Besson. The cast includes Ethan Hawke, Sam Spruell and Clive Owen. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.

65Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

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Questions about Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

What genre is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?: Ethan Hawke, Sam Spruell, Clive Owen, Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan appear in the main cast.
Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?: Luc Besson directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?: 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.

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