Iron Sky
Seen it?2012 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Bugonia or Repo Man, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$15 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 172K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Timo Vuorensola
- Julia DietzeRenate Richter
- Christopher KirbyJames Washington
- Götz OttoKlaus Adler
- Udo KierWolfgang Kortzfleisch
- Peta SergeantVivian Wagner
- Stephanie PaulJenna Bush
- Tilo PrücknerDoctor Richter
- Michael CullenSecretary of Defence
- Kym JacksonJulia McLennan
- Ben SiemerSanders