Touching the Asteroid (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2020, Touching the Asteroid is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Terri Randall, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. Spacecraft OSIRIS-REx attempts to grab a piece of an asteroid to bring back to Earth so scientists can study it to learn about the planet's origins.

Who’s in it. Touching the Asteroid stars Craig Sechler as Narrator (voice), Coralie Adam as Self, Beau Bierhaus as Self and Maitrayee Bose as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Touching the Asteroid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touching the Asteroid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Touching the Asteroid tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Touching the Asteroid (2020)?
In US, Touching the Asteroid is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Touching the Asteroid worth watching?
Touching the Asteroid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Touching the Asteroid?
Touching the Asteroid stars Craig Sechler, Coralie Adam, Beau Bierhaus, Maitrayee Bose and Daniella DellaGiustina.
When was Touching the Asteroid released?
Touching the Asteroid was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.