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Saturn 3

1980·Movie
1h 27min·R
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic94.3Rotten Tomatoes31%30%
IMDb5.1Metacritic94.3Rotten Tomatoes31%30%

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Saturn 3 fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The future, technology, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
Dystopian Sci-FiPsychological ThrillerKiller RobotIsolated Space StationTechnological HorrorParanoidClaustrophobicExistential ThemesMind vs. Machine

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Donen, Penny Daniels
Written by:
Martin Amis, John Barry
Produced by:
Stanley Donen, Terence A. Clegg, Martin Starger
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein, Derek Ball, Ken Nightingall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Saturn 3

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saturn 3 legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Saturn 3 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saturn 3 worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saturn 3 rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Saturn 3?

1 h 27 min

Saturn 3 runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saturn 3?

Critics20
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate Saturn 3 higher (41) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Saturn 3 a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What language is Saturn 3 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Saturn 3?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saturn 3 in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Saturn 3 use?

Lack of EmpathyArtistic License – SpaceArtistic License – PhysicsControl FreakMy Brain Is BigKick the DogKiller RobotBloodless CarnageThundering FootstepsMay–December RomanceHeroic SacrificeEye Screamand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Saturn 3, including Lack of Empathy, Artistic License – Space, Artistic License – Physics.