The Mars Generation (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Mars Generation is a documentary film directed by Michael Barnett, running about 97 minutes. “Some dream of space, others dare to conquer it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.
Who’s in it. The Mars Generation stars Bill Nye as Himself, Jeffrey Kluger as Himself, Neil deGrasse Tyson as Himself and Michio Kaku as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Mars Generation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mars Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mars Generation tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mars Generation (2017)?
- In US, The Mars Generation is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mars Generation worth watching?
- The Mars Generation holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mars Generation?
- The Mars Generation stars Bill Nye, Jeffrey Kluger, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku and Bobak Ferdowsi.
- When was The Mars Generation released?
- The Mars Generation was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.