Apollo 18 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, Apollo 18 is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, running about 86 minutes. “There's a reason we've never gone back to the moon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Officially, Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later in 1973, three American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Department of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say it's the real reason we've never gone back to the moon.
Who’s in it. Apollo 18 stars Ryan Robbins as Lt. Col. John Grey, Warren Christie as Capt. Benjamin Anderson, Lloyd Owen as Cdr. Nathan Walker and Andrew Airlie as Mission Control, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Apollo 18 has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $25.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Philo 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 Apollo 18 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apollo 18 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apollo 18 (2011)?
- In US, Apollo 18 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, 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 Apollo 18 worth watching?
- Apollo 18 holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apollo 18?
- Apollo 18 stars Ryan Robbins, Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Andrew Airlie and Michael Kopsa.
- When was Apollo 18 released?
- Apollo 18 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.