Red Planet (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.7

Red Planet poster

Released in 2000, Red Planet is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Antony Hoffman, running about 106 minutes. “Not A Sound. Not A Warning. Not A Chance. Not Alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

Who’s in it. Red Planet stars Val Kilmer as Robby Gallagher, Carrie-Anne Moss as Cmdr. Kate Bowman, Benjamin Bratt as Lt. Ted Santen and Tom Sizemore as Dr. Quinn Burchenal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Planet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.5M at the box office.

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 Red Planet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Planet 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 Red Planet (2000)?
In US, Red Planet 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 Red Planet worth watching?
Red Planet holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Planet?
Red Planet stars Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Benjamin Bratt, Tom Sizemore and Simon Baker.
When was Red Planet released?
Red Planet was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.