Supernova (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2005, Supernova is an action, drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by John Harrison, running about 172 minutes. “The day the world catches fire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A international science conference is held in Australia when Dr. Austin Shepard mysteriously disappears. Dr. Shepard's colleague, Christopher Richardson and other people are soon faced with the reality of an impending crisis and an attempt to keep the information from the public. While a full-blown supernova does not occur, explosions on the sun cause massive damage in Australia, and is shown often in Sydney and in various other cities and countries of the world.
Who’s in it. Supernova stars Tia Carrere as Lisa Delgado, Peter Fonda as Dr. Austin Shepard, Luke Perry as Dr. Chris Richardson and Clemency Burton-Hill as Ginny McKillip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Supernova has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Supernova page.
If you liked it. Fans of Supernova 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 Supernova (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Supernova change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Supernova worth watching?
- Supernova holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Supernova?
- Supernova stars Tia Carrere, Peter Fonda, Luke Perry, Clemency Burton-Hill and Emma Samms.
- When was Supernova released?
- Supernova was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.