
Orbiter 9
Seen it?2017 | 95 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved Arrival or Moon, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Helena, a young woman on a deep space mission, has been alone for 20 years. Her parents abandoned ship after a technical malfunction made it impossible for all three of them to reach their intended destination. Alex, an isolated engineer, is about to enter her life and turn her world upside down.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hatem Khraiche
- Clara LagoHelena
- Belén RuedaSilvia
- Álex GonzálezAlex
- Andrés ParraHugo
- Kristina LilleyKatherine
- John Alex CastilloDr. Xiao
- Sara DerayMadre Helena
- Luna BaxterValerie
- Silvia SantamaríaMarta
- Patxi SantamaríaGeneral