Saturn 3 (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Saturn 3 is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 87 minutes. “Some thing is watching... waiting... and wanting on...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
Who’s in it. Saturn 3 stars Kirk Douglas as Major Adam, Farrah Fawcett as Alex, Harvey Keitel as Captain Benson and Ed Bishop as Harding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Saturn 3 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Saturn 3 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturn 3 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saturn 3 (1980)?
- In US, Saturn 3 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Saturn 3 worth watching?
- Saturn 3 holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saturn 3?
- Saturn 3 stars Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, Harvey Keitel, Ed Bishop and Douglas Lambert.
- When was Saturn 3 released?
- Saturn 3 was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.