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The Black Hole

1979·Movie
1h 38min·PG

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The future, technology, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Sci-Fi HorrorSpace ExplorationBlack HoleTechnological DystopiaPsychological ThrillerVisually ImpressiveIntriguingUnsettlingMysterious

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Black Hole legally?

The Black Hole is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. 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 The Black Hole worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Hole rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Black Hole?

1 h 38 min

The Black Hole runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Black Hole?

Critics48
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see The Black Hole much the same way.

Was The Black Hole a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$36 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The Black Hole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Hole?

69ADALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACHCL+55

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Black Hole in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Black Hole, including Recycled In Space, Outrun the Fireball, Historical In-Joke.