The Midnight Sky (2020)
A lone Arctic scientist races to warn astronauts returning to a bleak, silent Earth.
A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
How intense is The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Midnight Sky feels like
- Tone
- melancholybleaksuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Midnight Sky
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Midnight Sky for you?
Is The Midnight Sky scary?
No. The Midnight Sky is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Midnight Sky gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Midnight Sky sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Midnight Sky OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Midnight Sky have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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