Don't Look Up (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, Don't Look Up is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Adam McKay, running about 138 minutes. “Based on truly possible events.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two American astronomers attempt to warn humankind about an approaching comet that will wipe out life on planet Earth.
Who’s in it. Don't Look Up stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy, Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky, Meryl Streep as President Orlean and Cate Blanchett as Brie Evantee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Don't Look Up has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $791.9K at the box office.
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 Don't Look Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Look Up (2021)?
- In US, Don't Look Up 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 Don't Look Up worth watching?
- Don't Look Up holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Look Up?
- Don't Look Up stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Rob Morgan.
- When was Don't Look Up released?
- Don't Look Up was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.