The Wandering Earth (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Wandering Earth is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Frant Gwo, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. When the Sun begins to expand in such a way that it will inevitably engulf and destroy the Earth in a hundred years, united mankind finds a way to avoid extinction by propelling the planet out of the Solar System using gigantic engines, moving it to a new home located four light years away, an epic journey that will last thousands of years.
Who’s in it. The Wandering Earth stars Qu Chuxiao as Liu Qi, Li Guangjie as Wang Lei, Zhao Jinmai as Han Duoduo and Wu Jing as Liu Peiqiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Wandering Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Wandering Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wandering Earth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wandering Earth (2019)?
- In US, The Wandering Earth 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 The Wandering Earth worth watching?
- The Wandering Earth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wandering Earth?
- The Wandering Earth stars Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Zhao Jinmai, Wu Jing and Ng Man-tat.
- When was The Wandering Earth released?
- The Wandering Earth was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.