Lost in Space (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Lost in Space is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Stephen Hopkins, running about 130 minutes. “Danger, Will Robinson!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The prospects for continuing life on Earth in the year 2058 are grim. So the Robinsons are launched into space to colonize Alpha Prime, the only other inhabitable planet in the galaxy. But when a stowaway sabotages the mission, the Robinsons find themselves hurtling through uncharted space.
Who’s in it. Lost in Space stars Mel Blanc, Bernie Kopell, Gary Oldman as Dr. Zachary Smith and William Hurt as Prof. John Robinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lost in Space has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $136.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lost in Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost in Space tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost in Space (1998)?
- In US, Lost in Space is available to 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 Lost in Space worth watching?
- Lost in Space holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost in Space?
- Lost in Space stars Mel Blanc, Bernie Kopell, Gary Oldman, William Hurt and Matt LeBlanc.
- When was Lost in Space released?
- Lost in Space was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.