What is The Wild Blue Yonder like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Wild Blue Yonder as slow, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Wild Blue Yonder violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Wild Blue Yonder.

Which films are like The Wild Blue Yonder?

Films with a similar feel include Koyaanisqatsi and Sunshine.

How long is The Wild Blue Yonder?

The Wild Blue Yonder runs 81 minutes.

Where can I watch The Wild Blue Yonder?

In United States, The Wild Blue Yonder streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandor, Shout! Factory TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon MX Player.

20051h 21mScience FictionDocumentary

The Wild Blue Yonder

Name: The Wild Blue Yonder
Genre: Science Fiction, Documentary, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2005-09-05
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Brad Dourif, Donald Williams, Ellen Baker, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Shannon Lucid

An alien narrator recounts his dying planet's visits to Earth and humanity's self-inflicted ruin while astronauts search for a new home.

elegiaccontemplativemelancholicquiet nightthoughtful viewing

Ember's analysis

MoodMixed
EnergyModerate
PacingSlow
IntensityMild
ComplexityLayered
ViolenceNone

More about the film

OverviewAn alien narrates the story of his dying planet, his and his people's visitations to Earth and Earth's self-made demise, while human astronauts in space are attempting to find an alternate planet for surviving humans to live on.

An alien narrates the story of his dying planet, his and his people's visitations to Earth and Earth's self-made demise, while human astronauts in space are attempting to find an alternate planet for surviving humans to live on.

What critics saidCritics find Herzog's documentary-style meditation on humanity's ecological decline and cosmic loneliness poetic and provocative, though its essayistic approach can feel sparse.

Critics find Herzog's documentary-style meditation on humanity's ecological decline and cosmic loneliness poetic and provocative, though its essayistic approach can feel sparse.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

alien narration combined with NASA-style astronaut footage and archival-looking imagery
alien narrator recounts Earth's man-made demise with detached calm
dying planet narration paired with astronaut search for a new world

Films like The Wild Blue Yonder, and whyKoyaanisqatsi, Sunshine

Koyaanisqatsishared documentary-essay sci-fi meditation on human impact and cosmic perspective
Sunshineshared found footage and essayistic science fiction tone on Earth's fate

Movie DetailsWerner Herzog · 2005 · 81 min

Director: Werner Herzog
Release Date: 2005-09-05
Runtime: 81 min
Rating: 6.0 / 10 (93)

Common questionsWhat is The Wild Blue Yonder about?

What is The Wild Blue Yonder about?: An alien narrator recounts his dying planet's visits to Earth and humanity's self-inflicted ruin while astronauts search for a new home.
What is The Wild Blue Yonder like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Wild Blue Yonder as slow, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as layered.
Is The Wild Blue Yonder violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Wild Blue Yonder.
What did critics think of The Wild Blue Yonder?: Critics find Herzog's documentary-style meditation on humanity's ecological decline and cosmic loneliness poetic and provocative, though its essayistic approach can feel sparse.
Which films are like The Wild Blue Yonder?: Films with a similar feel include Koyaanisqatsi and Sunshine.
How long is The Wild Blue Yonder?: The Wild Blue Yonder runs 81 minutes.
Where can I watch The Wild Blue Yonder?: In United States, The Wild Blue Yonder streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandor, Shout! Factory TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon MX Player.