Supernova (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2000, Supernova is a thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Walter Hill, running about 91 minutes. “All hell is about to break loose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.
Who’s in it. Supernova stars James Spader as Nick Vanzant, Angela Bassett as Dr. Kaela Evers, Robert Forster as A.J. Marley and Lou Diamond Phillips as Yerzy Penalosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Supernova has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus 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 Supernova page.
If you liked it. Fans of Supernova tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Supernova (2000)?
- In US, Supernova is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Supernova worth watching?
- Supernova holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Supernova?
- Supernova stars James Spader, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Lou Diamond Phillips and Peter Facinelli.
- When was Supernova released?
- Supernova was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.