Somnus (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2016, Somnus is a thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Chris Reading, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A grief stricken captain embarks on his final mission in command of an ageing cargo ship. The ship's small crew, frustrated and discontent with their lives in deep space try to complete a successful mission, but the ship has ideas of it's own. Soon, an 'accident' onboard forces a diversion to Somnus, a derelict asteroid station in a forgotten sector of the solar system. They soon discover the colony is populated by a mysterious and sinister cult, hell-bent on dark plans for Earth. The crew's hope of sanctuary on Somnus soon turns to peril, as they fight for their own survival against the colonists, and humanity's ultimate fate. Terrifying truths about the end of life on Earth soon force the captain to face up to his personal torment leading to a climatic and exciting conclusion.
Who’s in it. Somnus stars Rohit Gokani as Rupert, Victoria Oliver as Emily, Robert Myler as Old Gentleman and Wayne Swann as Station Master, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Somnus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Somnus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somnus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somnus (2016)?
- In US, Somnus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Somnus worth watching?
- Somnus holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Somnus?
- Somnus stars Rohit Gokani, Victoria Oliver, Robert Myler, Wayne Swann and Tom Bonington.
- When was Somnus released?
- Somnus was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.