Cradle (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Cradle is a science fiction film directed by Damon Duncan, running about 15 minutes. “The future begins... with her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eade is a fourteen year old girl who has spent her entire life on the spaceship Cradle. Eade and her dad are on the return journey to Earth when an explosion cripples the craft and seriously injures her father. As the clock counts down to self-destruction Cradle’s computer, System, assumes control of the ship and refuses to perform the life saving medical procedure that her father desperately needs. Whilst trying to outwit System to save her dad, Eade discovers the shocking truth of her existence and must face her uncertain future armed with the knowledge that her life in space is not as it seems.
Who’s in it. Cradle stars Jacqueline Joe as Eade, Matthew Sunderland as Mark, Rachel House as System (voice) and Sonya Wilson as Newsreader (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cradle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cradle tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cradle (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cradle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cradle?
- Cradle stars Jacqueline Joe, Matthew Sunderland, Rachel House, Sonya Wilson and J.J. Fong.
- When was Cradle released?
- Cradle was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.