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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

2017Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes47%53%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes47%53%

Summary

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for tears or scares.

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Cast

24 of 79

Crew

Directed by
Luc Besson
Written by
Luc Besson
Produced by
Luc Besson, Virginie Besson-Silla
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

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Facts

July 19, 2017 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
July 19, 2017
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States, Belgium, China
Budget
$177 million
Box office
$226 million
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Mauve Shirt, Does This Remind You of Anything?, Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right! +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?"

Questions about Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

HuluHBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets streams on Hulu, HBO Max, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

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

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will I feel good after watching Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

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

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