Lazarus (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2018, Lazarus is a science fiction and music film, running about 110 minutes. “Look up here, I'm in heaven” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lazarus is a musical with music and lyrics composed by David Bowie, and a book written by Enda Walsh. First performed at the end of 2015, it was one of the last works Bowie completed before his death on 10 January 2016. The musical is inspired by the 1963 novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. Bowie previously starred in the 1976 film adaptation of the same name, directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who’s in it. Lazarus stars Michael C. Hall as Newton, Michael Esper as Valentine, Sophia Anne Caruso as Girl and Maimuna Memon as Teenage Girl 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Lazarus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lazarus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lazarus tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lazarus (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lazarus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lazarus worth watching?
- Lazarus holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lazarus?
- Lazarus stars Michael C. Hall, Michael Esper, Sophia Anne Caruso, Maimuna Memon and Amy Lennox.
- When was Lazarus released?
- Lazarus was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.