The American Astronaut (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, The American Astronaut is an action, comedy, science fiction and music film directed by Cory McAbee, running about 91 minutes. “Space is a lonely town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl. Including music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show, this film began life as a live show with a loyal following.
Who’s in it. The American Astronaut stars Joshua Taylor as Blueberry Pirate, Greg Russell Cook as The Boy Who Actually Saw a Woman's Breast, Rocco Sisto as Professor Hess and Cory McAbee as The Silverminer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The American Astronaut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Astronaut page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Astronaut tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Astronaut (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The American Astronaut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The American Astronaut worth watching?
- The American Astronaut holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Astronaut?
- The American Astronaut stars Joshua Taylor, Greg Russell Cook, Rocco Sisto, Cory McAbee and James Ransone.
- When was The American Astronaut released?
- The American Astronaut was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.