Lost in Space (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lost in Space is a 1998 action thriller directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc and Gary Oldman. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $136.2 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lost in Space About?
The premise of Lost in Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Humanity's last hope rests on the shoulders of the Robinson family, who embark on a perilous mission to colonize a distant planet. When the mission goes awry, they find themselves lost in the vastness of space, facing unexpected dangers and struggling to survive. The family must confront not only the challenges of their environment but also a mysterious adversary, all while desperately seeking a way back home and clinging to hope for a future.
Lost in Space Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spaceship
- robot
- alien
- sabotage
- scientist
- family relationships
- based on tv series
- pilot
- surrealism
- portal
- warp speed
- child genius
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- little boy
- time freeze
- professor
- cgi
- cult film
- electronic music score
- no opening credits
- opening action scene
- battle
- shootout
- gunfight
- spider
- bomb
- exploding ship
- teacher
- cryosleep
- teenager
- teenage girl
- husband wife relationship
- love interest
- wisecrack humor
- science experiment
- terrorist group
- spy
- terrorist
- military
- based on cult tv series
- terrorist plot
- space western
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- doctor
- father daughter relationship
- brother sister relationship
- physician
- high tech
- robot as menace
- assassination
Lost in Space Cast
William Hurt leads the cast, with Matt LeBlanc and Gary Oldman. Directed by Stephen Hopkins.
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Director Stephen Hopkins
More from Stephen Hopkins
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Lost in Space Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lost in Space 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 54% User score
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Lost in Space Plot Summary
What happens in Lost in Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2058, Earth faces imminent destruction due to severe pollution, leading the United Global Space Force, the governing body of the planet, to embark on a desperate mission. Professor John Robinson (William Hurt), the lead scientist of the Jupiter Mission, is tasked with guiding his family—his wife Maureen Robinson (Mimi Rogers), their daughters Dr. Judy Robinson (Heather Graham) and Penny (Lacey Chabert), and their son Will (Jack Johnson)—to the habitable planet Alpha Prime. Their objective is to construct a hypergate in orbit, a vital component for colonization and the eventual evacuation of Earth’s inhabitants.
Full summary
The whole story of Lost in Space, scene by scene
Lost in Space Box Office & Budget
Lost in Space grossed $136.2 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $69.1 million came from the US and Canada and $67 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$136.2M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $69.1M
- International
- $67M
- Budget
- $80M
Lost in Space Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lost in Space.
How Well Do You Know Lost in Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Lost in Space Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Lost in space - Perduti nello spazio” and “Chaménoi sto Diástima”.
- Also known as
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- Lost in space - Perduti nello spazio
- Chaménoi sto Diástima
- Izgubljeni u svemiru
- Zateryannyye v kosmose
- Zahubleni u kosmosi
- Lost in Space - Elveszve az űrben
- Perdidos en el espacio
- Perdus dans l'espace
- Затерянные в космосе
- 迷失太空
- Изгубљени у свемиру
- Perdidos no Espaço
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- Χαμένοι στο Διάστημα
- Zagubieni w kosmosie
- אבודים בחלל
- Ztraceni ve vesmíru
- 로스트 인 스페이스
- Stratení vo vesmíre
- Perduts en l’espai
- Uzayın Derinliklerinde
- ロスト・イン・スペース
- Загублені у космосі
- Изгубени в космоса
- LIS太空號
- Kadunud kosmoses
- Lost in Space - matkalla avaruuteen
- Pasiklydę kosmose
- Pierduți în spațiu
- Izgubljeni v vesolju
- Lạc Ngoài Không Gian, კოსმოსში დაკარგულები
- ทะลุโลกหลุดจักรวาล
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Lost in Space FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lost in Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lost in Space?
Lost in Space runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Lost in Space released?
Lost in Space was released on April 3, 1998.
Who directed Lost in Space?
Lost in Space was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
More films by Stephen Hopkins Who is in the cast of Lost in Space?
Lost in Space stars William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc and Gary Oldman.
How much did Lost in Space make at the box office?
Lost in Space grossed $136.2 million worldwide ($69.1 million domestic, $67 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is Lost in Space rated?
Lost in Space has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Lost in Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Lost in Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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