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Mission to Mars

2000·Movie
1h 54min·PG
IMDb5.7Metacritic346.1Rotten Tomatoes24%30%

Where to watch

fuboTV

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Mission to Mars fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

For centuries we've been looking for the origin of life on earth. We've been looking on the wrong planet.

When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.
Mars ExpeditionSpace DisasterSci-Fi MysteryTechnological ThrillerSurvival MissionCosmic Horror ElementsVisually DrivenExploration of the UnknownHumanity's Future in Space

Crew

Directed by:
Brian De Palma, Eric Schwab, Chris Soldo
Written by:
Graham Yost, John Thomas, John Thomas
Produced by:
David S. Goyer, Ted Tally, Denise Chamian
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mission to Mars

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Where can I stream Mission to Mars legally?

fuboTV

Mission to Mars is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Mission to Mars worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mission to Mars rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mission to Mars?

1 h 54 min

Mission to Mars runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mission to Mars?

Critics29
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Mission to Mars higher (49) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mission to Mars a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$111 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $111 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Mission to Mars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mission to Mars?

43ARAUBOBRBZCACLCOCRCZDKDOECFI+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mission to Mars in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mission to Mars use?

My Life Flashed Before My EyesDistress CallBroken AceSpace Suits Are SCUBA GearRule of DramaHope SpotI Choose to StayTalking Is a Free ActionSend in the Search TeamRussian Guy Suffers MostInnocent InnuendoDramatic Space Driftingand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Mission to Mars, including My Life Flashed Before My Eyes, Distress Call, Broken Ace.