Ad Astra (2019)
An astronaut's intimate, cerebral journey into the vast, melancholy unknown uncovers a cosmic truth.
The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.
How intense is Ad Astra?
Ad Astra has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Ad Astra feels like
- Tone
- melancholyatmosphericintimatecerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ad Astra
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Is Ad Astra for you?
Is Ad Astra scary?
No. Ad Astra is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ad Astra gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Ad Astra sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Ad Astra OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ad Astra?
Ad Astra runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Ad Astra?
Ad Astra is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Ad Astra have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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