Red Planet (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.7

Red Planet poster

Released in 2000, Red Planet is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Antony Hoffman, running about 106 minutes. “Not A Sound. Not A Warning. Not A Chance. Not Alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

Who’s in it. Red Planet stars Val Kilmer as Robby Gallagher, Carrie-Anne Moss as Cmdr. Kate Bowman, Benjamin Bratt as Lt. Ted Santen and Tom Sizemore as Dr. Quinn Burchenal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Planet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Planet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Planet 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 Red Planet (2000)?
In US, Red Planet is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Red Planet worth watching?
Red Planet holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Planet?
Red Planet stars Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Benjamin Bratt, Tom Sizemore and Simon Baker.
When was Red Planet released?
Red Planet was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.