Ad Astra

A journey to the outer edges of the solar system reveals profound truths about humanity's existence.

Critics praise Ad Astra as a visually stunning, introspective science fiction drama anchored by Brad Pitt's performance, though some find its plot thin and its ideas underdeveloped.

• Roy travels across the solar system to find his missing father H. Clifford McBride
• Reviews describe a metaphysical drama disguised as sci-fi adventure with long quiet passages
• Roy's detachment mirrors his father's abandonment, a central thematic thread

• 2001: A Space Odysseyshared introspective space drama, contemplative sci-fi tone, father-child emotional core
• Solarisshared meditative space epic, melancholic cosmic loneliness, parent child estrangement
• Interstellarshared grounded near-future space realism, solitary astronaut protagonist, existential tone
• The Martianshared quiet survival-in-isolation tone and austere space setting

Director

James Gray

Release Date

2019-09-17

Runtime

123 min

Rating

6.1 / 10 (7515)

What is Ad Astra about?

An emotionally withdrawn astronaut journeys to the edge of the solar system to find his missing father and confront the legacy of his absence.

What is Ad Astra like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ad Astra as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is Ad Astra violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ad Astra as moderate.

What did critics think of Ad Astra?

Critics praise Ad Astra as a visually stunning, introspective science fiction drama anchored by Brad Pitt's performance, though some find its plot thin and its ideas underdeveloped.

Which films are like Ad Astra?

Films with a similar feel include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, Interstellar, and The Martian.

How long is Ad Astra?

Ad Astra runs 123 minutes.

Where can I watch Ad Astra?

In United States, Ad Astra streams on Netflix, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Netflix Standard with Ads.