Approaching the Unknown (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, Approaching the Unknown is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
Who’s in it. Approaching the Unknown stars Mark Strong as Captain William D. Stanaforth, Luke Wilson as Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom), Sanaa Lathan as Captain Emily Maddox and Anders Danielsen Lie as Greenstreet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Approaching the Unknown has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Approaching the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Approaching the Unknown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Approaching the Unknown (2016)?
- In US, Approaching the Unknown is available to 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 Approaching the Unknown worth watching?
- Approaching the Unknown holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Approaching the Unknown?
- Approaching the Unknown stars Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie and Charles Baker.
- When was Approaching the Unknown released?
- Approaching the Unknown was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.