Asteroid City (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, Asteroid City is a comedy, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Who’s in it. Asteroid City stars Jason Schwartzman as Augie Steenbeck, Scarlett Johansson as Midge Campbell, Michael Cera and Tom Hanks as Stanley Zak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Asteroid City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Asteroid City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asteroid City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asteroid City (2023)?
- In US, Asteroid City is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Asteroid City worth watching?
- Asteroid City holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asteroid City?
- Asteroid City stars Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks and Jeffrey Wright.
- When was Asteroid City released?
- Asteroid City was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.