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I.S.S.

2024·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.3Metacritic534.9Rotten Tomatoes61%45%

Where to watch

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+

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I.S.S. fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The war on earth will be decided in space.

Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.
Space ThrillerGeopolitical ConflictPsychological TensionMoral DilemmaClaustrophobicNear-Future Sci-FiHumanity Under PressureEspionageBetrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Sean Vawter, Scott Hardwick
Written by:
Nick Shafir
Produced by:
Mickey Liddell, Alison Semenza, Alison Semenza
Composed by:
Steve Urban, Matthew T. Duncan, Colin Rogers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about I.S.S.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I.S.S. legally?

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+KanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

I.S.S. is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I.S.S. worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I.S.S. rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is I.S.S.?

1 h 36 min

I.S.S. runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I.S.S.?

Critics57
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate I.S.S. higher (57) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was I.S.S. a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 48% of its budget.

What language is I.S.S. in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I.S.S.?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUBABBBEBFBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I.S.S. in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I.S.S. use?

The PlaceForeshadowingChekhov's GunClosed CircleAudience SurrogateSanity SlippageMutual KillProperly ParanoidToo Good for This Sinful EarthTogether in DeathBig Bad EnsembleMy Country, Right or Wrongand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for I.S.S., including The Place, Foreshadowing, Chekhov's Gun.