Space Is the Place (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Space Is the Place is a science fiction film directed by John Coney, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself "the alter-destiny", meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself to save the black race.
Who’s in it. Space Is the Place stars Sun Ra as Himself, Raymond Johnson as The Overseer, Christopher Brooks as Jimmy Fey and Marshall Allen as Arkestra member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Space Is the Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Is the Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Is the Place tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Space Is the Place (1974)?
- In US, Space Is the Place is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Space Is the Place worth watching?
- Space Is the Place holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Space Is the Place?
- Space Is the Place stars Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, Christopher Brooks, Marshall Allen and June Tyson.
- When was Space Is the Place released?
- Space Is the Place was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.