Escape Velocity (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1999, Escape Velocity is an action and science fiction film directed by Lloyd A. Simandl, running about 100 minutes. “In Deep Space, There's Lots of Time to Kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic spaceman takes over a deep-space observatory manned by a scientist, his wife, and their teenage daughter.
Who’s in it. Escape Velocity stars Wendy Crewson as Billie, Patrick Bergin as Cal, Peter Outerbridge as Lee Nash and David Nykl as Russel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Escape Velocity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape Velocity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape Velocity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape Velocity (1999)?
- In US, Escape Velocity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape Velocity worth watching?
- Escape Velocity holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape Velocity?
- Escape Velocity stars Wendy Crewson, Patrick Bergin, Peter Outerbridge, David Nykl and Mike McGuffie.