Astronaut: The Last Push (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.2

Astronaut: The Last Push poster

Released in 2012, Astronaut: The Last Push is a science fiction film directed by Eric Hayden, running about 90 minutes. “How far will man go to discover life?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a tragic accident cuts short the first manned mission to explore life on the moons of Jupiter, Michael Forrest must make the 3 year journey home to Earth in pure solitude

Who’s in it. Astronaut: The Last Push stars Khary Payton as Michael Forrest, Brian Baumgartner as Bob Jansen, Lance Henriksen as Walter Moffitt and James Madio as Nathan Miller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Astronaut: The Last Push has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Astronaut: The Last Push page.

If you liked it. Fans of Astronaut: The Last Push tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Astronaut: The Last Push (2012)?
In US, Astronaut: The Last Push is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Astronaut: The Last Push worth watching?
Astronaut: The Last Push holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Astronaut: The Last Push?
Astronaut: The Last Push stars Khary Payton, Brian Baumgartner, Lance Henriksen, James Madio and Alec Gillis.
When was Astronaut: The Last Push released?
Astronaut: The Last Push was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.