Stowaway

Name: Stowaway
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: April 22, 2021
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Dan Barry, Daniel Dae Kim, Scott Manley, Shamier Anderson

2021

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 22, 2021 | TV-MA

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Dan Barry, Daniel Dae Kim, Scott Manley, Shamier Anderson, Toni Collette

Summary: On a mission headed to Mars, an unintended stowaway accidentally causes severe damage to the spaceship’s life support systems. Facing dwindling resources and a potentially fatal outcome, the crew is forced to make an impossible decision.

Director: Joe Penna

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 116 min

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Richard Roeper

Apr 22, 2021

Penna and his co-writer Ryan Morrison handle this existentially challenging material with grace, and Kendrick, Collette, Kim and Anderson deliver equally impactful, intense performances. Read full review

Mike D'Angelo

Apr 22, 2021

The film is strongest when simply exploring the terrible notion of triage among the healthy, with everyone involved fully aware of which individual will be deemed the most expendable. Read full review

The Playlist Asher Luberto

Apr 30, 2021

Stowaway is surprisingly decent despite the drag near the finale. Read full review

Vince Mancini

Apr 23, 2021

It’s more competent than inspired, however, with skillfully shot action but not much in the way of bold choices. It’s compelling enough while it lasts, but all but guaranteed to vanish from memory the instant the credits roll. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Apr 22, 2021

The makings are all there for a fascinating character study, which Stowaway more closely resembles than a sci-fi thriller. But the fact that we know so little about these people beyond a few basic traits makes it difficult for us to feel as emotionally invested as we should in their fate. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Apr 22, 2021

A nerve-shredding space thriller that starts strong before falling prey to blunter dramatic twists, few of which are as thrilling as the original idea that sets everything in motion. Read full review

Chris Barsanti

Apr 22, 2021

By paring their story down so much, the filmmakers only end up highlighting just how little it contains. Read full review

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Vadertime

Apr 29, 2021

This was an unexpected pleasure to watch. Anna Kendrick is outstanding. The story is gripping and emotional. The ending is crushingly sad. Go watch it.

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shoulderoforion

Apr 24, 2021

I'm a sucker for space movies, I rewatch The Martian a couple times a year. Stowaway is no Martian by any stretch, but it's solid scifi, with a more moral core as it's message. What sort of problems will humanity face as it sets off towards the stars, how much will come down to personalI'm a sucker for space movies, I rewatch The Martian a couple times a year. Stowaway is no Martian by any stretch, but it's solid scifi, with a more moral core as it's message. What sort of problems will humanity face as it sets off towards the stars, how much will come down to personal sacrifice, how much will come down to us remembering who we are and what we should owe to each other. I liked this little nugget of a movie. Anna Kendrick is eminently watchable, and a cutie patootie. It's not going to win any awards or blow anyone's hair back, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand

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marcmyworks

May 2, 2021

A decent enough film to watch on a Sunday afternoon. Though slow and not as tense as I suspected, it does a good job at asking moral questions of what to do if the unexpected can happen, and because of that, lives are then put at risk.

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Mauro_Lanari

Apr 27, 2021

(Mauro Lanari)
Nick Cave's son dies, he dedicates a trilogy to him and critics consider it a masterpiece. Angel Olsen's relationship ends, while she is depressed composes songs, the producer listens to the demo and decides to release them: "In a historical era of massive chronic depression,(Mauro Lanari)
Nick Cave's son dies, he dedicates a trilogy to him and critics consider it a masterpiece. Angel Olsen's relationship ends, while she is depressed composes songs, the producer listens to the demo and decides to release them: "In a historical era of massive chronic depression, this album will sell like hotcakes." "Stowaway" follows this idea. Wishes.… Expand

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Coolmowee

Aug 27, 2021

This was not a good movie except the visuals which made me believe I was spinning with them. Unbelievable situations suddenly "popping up" and while it was cool to see old LOST actor here, I was not convinced by the on board doctor...

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whipbibbler

Apr 28, 2021

Kendrick in space, not a great fit. If you like scenery, and spaceship shots, drawn out for no reason, to make up 70% of the film, this one's for you.

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PhilMarks

Jun 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why do they make these ridiculous plot space movies with no concept of the science required? When a catastrophic failure is discovered why not just turn around? So many flaws …… Expand

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