Stowaway
Seen it?2021 | 116 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 and sci-fi fans. If you loved Gravity or Interstellar, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 127K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Penna
- Anna KendrickZoe Levenson
- Toni ColletteMarina Barnett
- Daniel Dae KimDavid Kim
- Shamier AndersonMichael Adams