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Capricorn One

Seen it?

1977 | 123 min | Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (65% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Martian or Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $12 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 146K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Hyams

  • Elliott GouldRobert Caulfield
  • James BrolinCol. Charles Brubaker
  • Brenda VaccaroKay Brubaker
  • Sam WaterstonLt. Col. Peter Willis
  • O. J. SimpsonCmdr. John Walker
  • Hal HolbrookDr. James Kelloway
  • Karen BlackJudy Drinkwater
  • Telly SavalasAlbain
  • David HuddlestonHollis Peaker
  • David DoyleWalter Loughlin