Race to Space (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Race to Space is a drama and family film directed by Sean McNamara, running about 104 minutes. “Together they surprised America and made history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.
Who’s in it. Race to Space stars Alex D. Linz as Wilhelm 'Billy' von Huber, William Atherton as Ralph Stanton, James Woods as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber and Annabeth Gish as Dr. Donni McGuinness, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Race to Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Race to Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Race to Space tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Race to Space (2001)?
- In US, Race to Space is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Race to Space worth watching?
- Race to Space holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Race to Space?
- Race to Space stars Alex D. Linz, William Atherton, James Woods, Annabeth Gish and T.J. Beacom.
- When was Race to Space released?
- Race to Space was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.