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Spaceman (2016): Ratings & Ending

Spaceman (2016) movie poster

Spaceman is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Brett Rapkin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Metascore
35
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Spaceman (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Brett Rapkin
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spaceman About?

The premise of Spaceman without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

This irreverent comedy-drama follows former MLB star Bill "Spaceman" Lee as he pursues an unconventional career after being released from the Montreal Expos in 1982. Known for his outspoken political views and free-spirited lifestyle, Lee faces challenges and setbacks while determined to continue playing baseball. The film explores his perseverance through blackballing and the personal struggles he encounters along the way.

Spaceman Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • man wears an apron on naked body
  • man wears only an apron
  • male rear nudity
  • outdoor nudity
  • male nudity
  • apron
  • man wears an apron
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Crew

The Director of Spaceman

Directed by Brett Rapkin.

From the director

More from Brett Rapkin

More films directed by Brett Rapkin: The Weight of Gold and Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey.

Full filmography
Ratings

Spaceman Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Spaceman 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Spaceman Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Spaceman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jakub Procházka is six months into a solitary space mission to study a mysterious dust cloud named Chopra, lurking beyond Jupiter. As the Czech mission races to reach the cloud slightly ahead of a rival South Korean expedition, Jakub grapples with a deep sense of loneliness, missing his wife, Lenka, and the unborn daughter they were planning to raise together. Lenka’s voice remains distant, and a painful distance widens between them after he left to pursue the mission, forcing Jakub to confront the ache of being apart from his family.

Full summary

The whole story of Spaceman, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Spaceman Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Spaceman.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spaceman?

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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What is the nationality of the cosmonaut Jakub?

Details

Spaceman Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Spaceman: O Declínio de um Campeão” and “Човек от Космоса”.

Also known as
  • Spaceman: O Declínio de um Campeão
  • Човек от Космоса
  • 太空人

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FAQ

Spaceman FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spaceman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Spaceman?

Spaceman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Spaceman released?

Spaceman was released on August 19, 2016.

Who directed Spaceman?

Spaceman was directed by Brett Rapkin.

More films by Brett Rapkin

How is Spaceman rated?

Spaceman has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Spaceman have a post-credit scene?

No. Spaceman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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