Wow Signal (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Wow Signal is a documentary film directed by Bob Dawson, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. On a late summer evening in 1977, Ohio radio astronomers discovered a strong, interstellar signal that is believed by many to be the best evidence of communication from an extraterrestrial civilization.
Who’s in it. Wow Signal stars Jerry Ehman as Self, Seth Shostak as Self, Karen O'Neil as Self and Michael Holstine as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wow Signal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wow Signal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wow Signal tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wow Signal (2017)?
- In US, Wow Signal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Wow Signal worth watching?
- Wow Signal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wow Signal?
- Wow Signal stars Jerry Ehman, Seth Shostak, Karen O'Neil, Michael Holstine and Bob Dawson.
- When was Wow Signal released?
- Wow Signal was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.