The Space Between Us

A young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father.

Critics broadly found the film a good-natured but overly sentimental young adult romance undermined by implausible science and uneven performances.

• Gardner and Tulsa develop an intimate relationship despite his upbringing on mars and her life on earth.
• Gardner has known only mars and fourteen people before arriving on earth, where ordinary experiences become extraordinary discoveries.
• Gardner’s organs cannot withstand earth’s atmosphere, turning his search for home into a physical and emotional crisis.
• The story moves between a mars colony and Gardner’s exploration of earth’s landscapes, towns, and everyday attractions.

• The Fault in Our Starsshared young adult romance, fish out of water premise, and accessible science fiction adventure
• Everything, Everythingshared teenage romance, emotional melodrama, and speculative science fiction setting
• The Martianshared mars exploration, human connection, and sentimental science fiction tone
• The Last Days on Marsshared youthful romance, interplanetary setting, and coming of age themes

Director

Peter Chelsom

Release Date

2017-01-26

Runtime

121 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (2603)

What is The Space Between Us about?

A sheltered boy born on Mars races across Earth with the girl he loves to find his father before his body rejects the planet.

What is The Space Between Us like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Space Between Us as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The Space Between Us violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Space Between Us.

What did critics think of The Space Between Us?

Critics broadly found the film a good-natured but overly sentimental young adult romance undermined by implausible science and uneven performances.

Which films are like The Space Between Us?

Films with a similar feel include The Fault in Our Stars, Everything, Everything, The Martian, and The Last Days on Mars.

How long is The Space Between Us?

The Space Between Us runs 121 minutes.

Where can I watch The Space Between Us?

In United States, The Space Between Us streams on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Amazon MX Player.