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Mars Express

2023Movie1 h 29 minNR

Animation
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic767.7Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

A deeply unsettling, philosophical animated movie about the future and technology, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet's capital city where they uncover a darker story of brain farms, political corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threatens to change the face of the universe.

Feels like

  • Cyberpunk Noir Detective
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Dystopian Mars Setting
  • AI Consciousness Themes
  • Atmospheric & Melancholic
  • Hard-Boiled Mystery
  • Transhumanist Horror
  • Immersive World-Building

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Jérémie Périn
Written by
Laurent Sarfati, Jérémie Périn
Produced by
Gaëlle Bayssière, Didier Creste
Music by
Fred Avril, Philippe Monthaye

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Facts

November 22, 2023 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
November 22, 2023
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Pastiche, Super-Reflexes, A.I. Is a Crapshoot +9

  • Pastiche
  • Super-Reflexes
  • A.I. Is a Crapshoot
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
  • Unwitting Pawn
  • The Alcoholic
  • Benevolent A.I.
  • Meaningful Name
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Post-Cyberpunk
  • Great Offscreen War

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mars Express?"

Questions about Mars Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mars Express?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mars Express from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mars Express worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 76).

Can I half-watch Mars Express?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Mars Express?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Mars Express a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.

Is Mars Express in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Mars Express use?

PasticheSuper-ReflexesA.I. Is a CrapshootChekhov's GunMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotUnwitting PawnThe AlcoholicBenevolent A.I.Meaningful NameThe Bad Guy WinsPost-CyberpunkGreat Offscreen Warand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Pastiche, Super-Reflexes, and A.I. Is a Crapshoot.