Paleonaut (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6

Paleonaut poster

Released in 2017, Paleonaut is a science fiction film directed by Eric McEver, running about 16 minutes.

What it’s about. A scientist studying the first human time traveller falls in love with her subject. But if her research succeeds they will become separated by eons of history. She must find a way to connect with him across the ages or lose him forever.

Who’s in it. Paleonaut stars Tomoko Hayakawa as Lin, Yasushi Takada as Kai, Balaji Manohar as Sponsor and Eric Boardman as The Announcer.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Paleonaut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paleonaut page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Paleonaut (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paleonaut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Paleonaut worth watching?
Paleonaut holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Paleonaut?
Paleonaut stars Tomoko Hayakawa, Yasushi Takada, Balaji Manohar and Eric Boardman.
When was Paleonaut released?
Paleonaut was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.