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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

2017·Movie
2h 17min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes47%53%
IMDb6.4Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes47%53%

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

The future, fantasy, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Space OperaVisually ExtravagantIntergalactic AdventureAction-PackedFuturistic WorldAlien CivilizationsScience FantasyMinister of Defense

Crew

Directed by:
Luc Besson, Louise Molière, Jawahine Zentar
Written by:
Luc Besson, Pierre Christin, Jean-Claude Mézières
Produced by:
Luc Besson, Dylan Haggerty, Nathalie Chéron
Composed by:
Alexandre Desplat, Juan Peralta, Philippe Penot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets legally?

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

2 h 17 min

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets runs 2 h 17 min.

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Critics49
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets higher (60) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets a box office hit?

Budget$177 million
Box office$226 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $177 million to make and earned $226 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States, Belgium, China.

In how many countries can I watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets use?

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TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, including Mauve Shirt, Does This Remind You of Anything?, Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!.