Future World (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2018, Future World is a science fiction film directed by James Franco, running about 88 minutes. “It's closer than you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy searches a future world wasteland for a rumored cure for his dying mother.
Who’s in it. Future World stars James Franco as Warlord, Suki Waterhouse as Ash, Jeffrey Wahlberg as Prince and Milla Jovovich as Drug Lord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Future World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Future World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Future World tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Future World (2018)?
- In US, Future World is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Future World worth watching?
- Future World holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Future World?
- Future World stars James Franco, Suki Waterhouse, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Milla Jovovich and Lucy Liu.
- When was Future World released?
- Future World was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.