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Supernova

2000Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Horror
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic195.5Rotten Tomatoes12%18%
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic195.5Rotten Tomatoes12%18%

Summary

Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Walter Hill
Written by
Dan Chuba, William Malone, David C. Wilson
Produced by
Jamie Dixon, Dan Chuba, Ash R. Shah
Music by
David C. Williams

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Facts

January 14, 2000 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
January 14, 2000
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Gone Horribly Wrong, Artificial Intelligence, A.I. Is a Crapshoot +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Supernova?"

Questions about Supernova

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Supernova?

PrimeThe RokuMGM+KanopyFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, Supernova streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Supernova worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.9, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 19). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (16).

Is Supernova okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Supernova scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Supernova?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Supernova a box office flop?

Budget$90 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $90 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What tropes does Supernova use?

Gone Horribly WrongArtificial IntelligenceA.I. Is a CrapshootSubspace AnsibleThrown Out the AirlockExplosive DecompressionRobo SexualFaster-Than-Light TravelExact WordsApocalypse HowMs. FanserviceArtificial Gravityand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Gone Horribly Wrong, Artificial Intelligence, and A.I. Is a Crapshoot.