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Meteor

1979Movie1 h 47 minPG

Thriller
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic274.3Rotten Tomatoes5%14%
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic274.3Rotten Tomatoes5%14%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Ronald Neame
Written by
Stanley Mann, Edmund H. North
Produced by
Run Run Shaw, Theodore R. Parvin, Arnold H. Orgolini
Music by
Laurence Rosenthal

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 19, 1979 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
October 19, 1979
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Russian
Made in
United States, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Tactful Translation, Redemption Equals Death, Finger Wag +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Meteor?"

Questions about Meteor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Meteor?

JustWatch TV FreeHooplaFawesomeTubi TVFilmtap

In the United States, Meteor is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Hoopla, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Meteor worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (16).

Is Meteor okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Meteor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Meteor a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Tactful Translation, Redemption Equals Death, and Finger Wag.