Ascension (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Ascension is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.
Who’s in it. Ascension stars Tricia Helfer as Viondra Denniger, Gil Bellows as Harris Enzmann, Brian Van Holt as Captain William Denninger and Andrea Roth as Dr. Juliet Bryce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ascension 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ascension page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ascension tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ascension (2014)?
- In US, Ascension 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 Ascension worth watching?
- Ascension holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ascension?
- Ascension stars Tricia Helfer, Gil Bellows, Brian Van Holt, Andrea Roth and Lauren Lee Smith.
- When was Ascension released?
- Ascension was released in 2014.