Marooned (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Marooned is a thriller, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by John Sturges, running about 134 minutes. “Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a Hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
Who’s in it. Marooned stars Gregory Peck as Charles Keith, Richard Crenna as Jim Pruett, David Janssen as Ted Dougherty and James Franciscus as Clayton Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Marooned has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Marooned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marooned tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marooned (1969)?
- In US, Marooned 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 Marooned worth watching?
- Marooned holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marooned?
- Marooned stars Gregory Peck, Richard Crenna, David Janssen, James Franciscus and Gene Hackman.
- When was Marooned released?
- Marooned was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.