Lightyear (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2022, Lightyear is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Angus MacLane, running about 105 minutes. “Infinity awaits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Who’s in it. Lightyear stars Keke Palmer as Izzy Hawthorne (voice), Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear (voice), Peter Sohn as SOX (voice) and Mu Leen as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lightyear has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $226.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV 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 Lightyear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightyear 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 Lightyear (2022)?
- In US, Lightyear is available to stream on Disney Plus 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 Lightyear worth watching?
- Lightyear holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lightyear?
- Lightyear stars Keke Palmer, Chris Evans, Peter Sohn, Mu Leen and Taika Waititi.
- When was Lightyear released?
- Lightyear was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.