Into Infinity (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1975, Into Infinity is a science fiction film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. The spaceship Altares, with a photon drive capable of accelerating it to the speed of light, leaves an Earth-orbiting space station. The Altares crew, two families of scientific specialists, journey at light speed with time-dilation to Alpha Centauri, where they launch several satellites to transmit information on the Centauri star system back to Earth and guide future manned vessels in exploring. The Day after Tomorrow (also known as Into Infinity in the United Kingdom) is a 1975 British science-fiction television special produced by Gerry Anderson between the two seasons of Space: 1999. It stars Brian Blessed, Nick Tate, Joanna Dunham, Katherine Levy and Martin Lev. It aired in the United States on NBC as part of the network's Special Treat childrens series in December 1975, and in the UK on BBC1 in December 1976.

Who’s in it. Into Infinity stars Ed Bishop as TV Announcer, Brian Blessed as Dr. Tom Bowen, Joanna Dunham as Anne Bowen and Don Fellows as Jim Forbes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Into Infinity has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Into Infinity (1975)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Into Infinity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Into Infinity worth watching?
Into Infinity holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Into Infinity?
Into Infinity stars Ed Bishop, Brian Blessed, Joanna Dunham, Don Fellows and Martin Ley.
When was Into Infinity released?
Into Infinity was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.