🎞 MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb › Best of › 2021 › Oxygen

Oxygen poster

Oxygen (2021)

“No escape. No memory. 90 min to live.”

6.6/10 · 1,605 votes 1h 40m ThrillerHorrorScience-fiction

#163 of 248 films from 2021 #1163 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alexandre Aja · Written by Christie LeBlanc

▶ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

A woman wakes in a cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there, and must find a way out before running out of air.

Cast

Mélanie Laurentas Elizabeth 'Liz' Hansen
Mathieu Amalricas M.I.L.O
Malik Zidias Léo Ferguson
Laura Boujenahas Alice Hansen
Éric Herson-Macarelas Capitain Moreau
Anie Balestraas Elderly Woman
Marc Saezas Inspector
Cathy Cerdaas Old Alice Hansen
Lyah Valadeas Infant Liz
Marie Hélène Lemialeas (voice)
Pascal Germainas (voice)

Facts

Release dateMay 12, 2021
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction
Original titleOxygène
LanguageFR
IMDbtt6341832

More from Alexandre Aja

High TensionHigh Tension2003 · ★ 6.8 · 1h 31m The Hills Have EyesThe Hills Have Eyes2006 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 47m HornsHorns2013 · ★ 6.3 · 2h 0m CrawlCrawl2019 · ★ 6.3 · 1h 27m MirrorsMirrors2008 · ★ 6.3 · 1h 51m Never Let GoNever Let Go2024 · ★ 6.1 · 1h 41m Piranha 3DPiranha 3D2010 · ★ 5.4 · 1h 28m

If you liked Oxygen

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

ColonyColony2026 · ★ 8.1 · 2h 3m The GorgeThe Gorge2025 · ★ 7.7 · 2h 8m A Quiet Place Part IIA Quiet Place Part II2021 · ★ 7.4 · 1h 37m Alien: RomulusAlien: Romulus2024 · ★ 7.2 · 1h 59m #Alive#Alive2020 · ★ 7.2 · 1h 38m The SubstanceThe Substance2024 · ★ 7.1 · 2h 21m The Invisible ManThe Invisible Man2020 · ★ 7.1 · 2h 4m 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple28 Years Later: The Bone Temple2026 · ★ 7.1 · 1h 49m

Questions

How long is Oxygen?
Oxygen runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Oxygen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,605 votes, which places it #163 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 35%) and #1163 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Oxygen?
Oxygen was directed by Alexandre Aja. Other well-rated titles by the same director: High Tension (2003), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Horns (2013).
Who stars in Oxygen?
Mélanie Laurent as Elizabeth 'Liz' Hansen; Mathieu Amalric as M.I.L.O; Malik Zidi as Léo Ferguson; Laura Boujenah as Alice Hansen; Éric Herson-Macarel as Capitain Moreau; Anie Balestra as Elderly Woman.
Where can I watch the trailer for Oxygen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86808.

Browse

Best of 2021Best thrillerThriller of the 2020sBest horrorHorror of the 2020sBest science-fictionScience-fiction of the 2020sAll lists
MTDb·Best films by year, genre and runtime·A century in numbers·Browse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.