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The Midnight Sky (2020)

“There's a universe between all of us.”

5.7/10 · 2,085 votes 1h 58m pg-13 DramaScience-fiction

#220 of 234 films from 2020 #3624 of 3759 in drama

Directed by George Clooney · Written by Mark L. Smith

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Overview

A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.

Cast

George Clooneyas Augustine Lofthouse
Felicity Jonesas Sully
David Oyelowoas Adewole
Caoilinn Springallas Iris
Kyle Chandleras Mitchell
Demián Bichiras Sanchez
Tiffany Booneas Maya
Sophie Rundleas Jean
Ethan Peckas Young Augustine
Tim Russas Mason Mosley
Miriam Shoras Mitchell's Wife
Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttiras Frantic Woman - Katherine
Hanna María Karlsdóttiras Older Woman
Atli Óskar Fjalarssonas Soldier

Facts

Release dateDecember 10, 2020
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Box office$70,018
IMDbtt10539608

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Questions

How long is The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is The Midnight Sky worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 2,085 votes, which places it #220 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 6%) and #3624 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky was directed by George Clooney. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), The Ides of March (2011), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002).
Who stars in The Midnight Sky?
George Clooney as Augustine Lofthouse; Felicity Jones as Sully; David Oyelowo as Adewole; Caoilinn Springall as Iris; Kyle Chandler as Mitchell; Demián Bichir as Sanchez.
What is The Midnight Sky rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Midnight Sky?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95421.

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