The Astronauts (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, The Astronauts is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Chris Marker, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. An inventor builds a homemade spacecraft, and uses it to have various adventures, including peeping at women, visiting ‘human’ planets, and becoming involved in intergalactic warfare.
Who’s in it. The Astronauts stars Michel Boschet as the Astronaut, Ligia Branice as Woman at the window, Anatole Dauman as the Chauffeur and Philippe Lifchitz as the Tyrant.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Astronauts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Astronauts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astronauts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astronauts (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Astronauts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Astronauts worth watching?
- The Astronauts holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astronauts?
- The Astronauts stars Michel Boschet, Ligia Branice, Anatole Dauman and Philippe Lifchitz.