Proxima (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2019, Proxima is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Alice Winocour, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Sarah is a French astronaut training at the European Space Agency in Cologne. She is the only woman in the arduous program. She lives alone with Stella, her seven year old daughter. Sarah feels guilty that she cannot spend more time with her child. Her love is overpowering, unsettling. When Sarah is chosen to join the crew of a year-long space mission called Proxima, it creates chaos in the mother-daughter relationship.

Who’s in it. Proxima stars Eva Green as Sarah Loreau, Matt Dillon as Mike Shannon, Zélie Boulant-Lemesle as Stella Akerman Loreau and Lars Eidinger as Thomas Akerman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Proxima has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Proxima page.

If you liked it. Fans of Proxima tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Proxima (2019)?
In US, Proxima 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 Proxima worth watching?
Proxima holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Proxima?
Proxima stars Eva Green, Matt Dillon, Zélie Boulant-Lemesle, Lars Eidinger and Sandra Hüller.
When was Proxima released?
Proxima was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.