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Meteor

1979·Movie
1h 47min·PG
27
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!

After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
Disaster ThrillerCold War tensionsGlobal CooperationSpectacular Visual EffectsCatastrophic ThreatPolitical IntrigueTechnological ChallengeSurvival Against the Odds

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Meteor legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Meteor worth watching?

27
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Meteor rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Meteor?

1 h 47 min

Meteor runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Meteor?

Critics16
Audiences36

Not quite. Audiences rate Meteor higher (36) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Meteor a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What language is Meteor in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in United States, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Meteor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Meteor in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Meteor use?

Tactful TranslationRedemption Equals DeathFinger WagApathetic CitizensMonumental DamageNovelizationCaptain ObviousTranslation with an AgendaArtistic License – SpaceSequel HookChummy CommiesLarge Hamand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Meteor, including Tactful Translation, Redemption Equals Death, Finger Wag.