IO (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2019, IO is a science fiction film directed by Jonathan Helpert, running about 96 minutes. “In the near future we must save Earth or leave it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who's racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet.
Who’s in it. IO stars Margaret Qualley as Sam Walden, Anthony Mackie as Micah, Danny Huston as Henry Walden and Tom Payne as Elon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, IO has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch IO page.
If you liked it. Fans of IO tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch IO (2019)?
- In US, IO is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is IO worth watching?
- IO holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in IO?
- IO stars Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, Danny Huston, Tom Payne and Teagan Johnson.
- When was IO released?
- IO was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.