Magellan (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2017, Magellan is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Rob York, running about 103 minutes. “The universe knew we were coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After NASA picks up a trio of mysterious signals from within our own solar system, astronaut Roger Nelson is dispatched on a multi-year solo mission aboard the Magellan spacecraft to investigate the sources.
Who’s in it. Magellan stars Brandon Ray Olive as Commander Roger Nelson, K. Danor Gerald as Becker, D.L. Walker as Secretary Stewart and Matthew Mercer as A.I. Ferdinand (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Magellan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magellan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magellan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magellan (2017)?
- In US, Magellan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magellan worth watching?
- Magellan holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magellan?
- Magellan stars Brandon Ray Olive, K. Danor Gerald, D.L. Walker, Matthew Mercer and Nicola Posener.
- When was Magellan released?
- Magellan was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.