The Midnight Sky (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, The Midnight Sky is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by George Clooney, running about 118 minutes. “There's a universe between all of us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
Who’s in it. The Midnight Sky stars George Clooney as Augustine Lofthouse, Felicity Jones as Sully, Kyle Chandler as Mitchell and Caoilinn Springall as Iris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Midnight Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Sky tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Sky (2020)?
- In US, The Midnight Sky is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Midnight Sky worth watching?
- The Midnight Sky holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midnight Sky?
- The Midnight Sky stars George Clooney, Felicity Jones, Kyle Chandler, Caoilinn Springall and David Oyelowo.
- When was The Midnight Sky released?
- The Midnight Sky was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.