The Black Hole (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, The Black Hole is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Gary Nelson, running about 98 minutes. “A journey that begins where everything ends!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Who’s in it. The Black Hole stars Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt, Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant, Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland and Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Black Hole has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 The Black Hole page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Hole 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 Black Hole (1979)?
- In US, The Black Hole is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 The Black Hole worth watching?
- The Black Hole holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole stars Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms and Yvette Mimieux.
- When was The Black Hole released?
- The Black Hole was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.