Earth II (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1971, Earth II is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Tom Gries, running about 100 minutes. “Just 10 seconds . . . to save a dream from becoming a nuclear nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, a space station dubbed Earth II is built for the purpose of scientific research and world peace. However, that peace is shattered when the Chinese send up a nuclear bomb that is orbiting just a few miles away from the station. Can the crew disarm the bomb before it detonates, not only destroying the station but setting off World War III?
Who’s in it. Earth II stars Gary Lockwood as David Seville, Scott Hylands as Jim Capa, Hari Rhodes as Dr Loren Huxley and Anthony Franciosa as Frank Karger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Earth II has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth II tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth II (1971)?
- In US, Earth II is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Earth II worth watching?
- Earth II holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth II?
- Earth II stars Gary Lockwood, Scott Hylands, Hari Rhodes, Anthony Franciosa and Mariette Hartley.
- When was Earth II released?
- Earth II was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.