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The Black Hole

1979Movie1 h 38 minPG

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic525.2Rotten Tomatoes44%46%

A tense, scary adventure movie about the future and technology.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A journey that begins where everything ends.

The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Space Exploration
  • Black Hole
  • Technological Dystopia
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Visually Impressive
  • Intriguing
  • Unsettling
  • Mysterious

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Gary Nelson
Written by
Jeb Rosebrook, Bob Barbash, Richard H. Landau
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

December 19, 1979 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
December 19, 1979
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Recycled In Space, Outrun the Fireball, Historical In-Joke +9

  • Recycled In Space
  • Outrun the Fireball
  • Historical In-Joke
  • Faster-Than-Light Travel
  • This Is a Drill
  • Antimatter
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Energy Weapon
  • Herr Doktor
  • Burial in Space
  • Meaningful Name
  • Bloodless Carnage

12 of 165 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Black Hole?"

Questions about The Black Hole

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Black Hole?

Disney+

In the United States, The Black Hole streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is The Black Hole worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52).

Is The Black Hole okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

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

Will The Black Hole scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

What tropes does The Black Hole use?

Recycled In SpaceOutrun the FireballHistorical In-JokeFaster-Than-Light TravelThis Is a DrillAntimatterCruel and Unusual DeathEnergy WeaponHerr DoktorBurial in SpaceMeaningful NameBloodless Carnageand 153 more

TV Tropes lists 165 tropes for it, including Recycled In Space, Outrun the Fireball, and Historical In-Joke.