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MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
The first interplanetary cruise ship malfunctions halfway to Jupiter, forcing most of the crew and passengers to abandon ship. A handful of people are trapped onboard.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 46GoodWatch 50
IMDb4.6
Running time
1 h 30 min
A typical length for sci-fi movies, −9 min on the typical 99
typical 9990Half of all sci-fi movies run 90–112 min.
Reach
Streams in 129 countries
+119Released
1981
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Genres
Science FictionThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 2
- Bruce Bryant Director, Writer, Graphic Designer, Visual Effects
- Aleathea Thomas Script Supervisor
Writing · 2
- Carol Johnsen Writer, Dialogue Coach, Special Effects
- James Castle Original Concept, Producer, Production Design, Graphic Designer, Visual Effects
Production · 5
- Allan Sandler Executive Producer
- Robert Emenegger Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
- Barbara Minkus Casting Director
- Richard Villarino Associate Producer
- Bob Lloyd ADR Voice Casting
Camera · 5
- Steve Dubin Director of Photography
- Richard Greenberg Still Photographer
- Steve Litt Key Grip
- Chris Tschoegl Still Photographer
- Tim Suhrstedt First Assistant Camera
Editing · 3
- Don Zirpola Editor
- Gabrielle Gilbert Reeves Assistant Editor, Sound Effects Editor
- Brian Varaday Supervising Editor
Sound · 9
- Gary Rist Music
- Don Great Music
- Wayne Nakatsu Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Dennis Patterson Sound Effects Editor
- Richard Pitstick Sound Effects Editor
- Hiroaki 'Zom' Yamamoto Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art · 7
- Steve Ezzo Set Decoration, Prop Maker
- John Bertram Set Decoration, Special Effects
- Michael Scheffe Art Direction, Prop Maker
- James O. House Set Decoration
- John Webster Set Decoration, Prop Maker
- Gary McNutt Construction Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Deborah L. Scott Wardrobe Designer
- Miriam Lemel Makeup Artist
- Barbara Scott Wardrobe Master
Lighting · 2
- Greg Pierce Gaffer
- Robert Lester Electrician
Other crew · 4
- David Bransby Post Production Supervisor
- Mary Anthony Craft Service
- R.J. Anderson Special Effects
- Shirley Willits Production Controller
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