
Red Planet
Seen it?2000 | 106 min | Thriller, Action, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.7 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Star Trek Beyond, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$80 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antony Hoffman
- Val KilmerRobby Gallagher
- Carrie-Anne MossCmdr. Kate Bowman
- Benjamin BrattLt. Ted Santen
- Tom SizemoreDr. Quinn Burchenal
- Simon BakerChip Pettengill
- Terence StampDr. Bud Chantilas
- Jessica MortonWebsite Fan
- Bob NeillVoice of Houston (voice)
- Caroline BossiWebsite Fan