Event Horizon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Event Horizon is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, running about 96 minutes. “Infinite Space - Infinite Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors, and that the horrors that befell the Event Horizon's previous journey are still present.
Who’s in it. Event Horizon stars Laurence Fishburne as Miller, Sam Neill as Weir, Kathleen Quinlan as Peters and Joely Richardson as Starck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Event Horizon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Event Horizon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Event Horizon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Event Horizon (1997)?
- In US, Event Horizon is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Event Horizon worth watching?
- Event Horizon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Event Horizon?
- Event Horizon stars Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson and Jason Isaacs.
- When was Event Horizon released?
- Event Horizon was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.