The Space Between Us (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Space Between Us is a 2017 adventure drama directed by Peter Chelsom, starring Gary Oldman, Carla Gugino and Asa Butterfield. It runs 2 hours and earned $16.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- STX Entertainment
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Space Between Us About?
The premise of The Space Between Us without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Born on Mars after his astronaut mother's death, Gardner Elliot grew up among a small colony of settlers. Driven by a desire to learn about his father and his origins, he begins searching for answers online. There, he develops an unexpected connection with Tulsa, leading him to secretly journey to Earth. On this unfamiliar planet, Gardner must confront the challenges of a world he was never meant to inhabit, and grapple with the reality of his own fragile existence.
The Space Between Us Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- astronaut
- futuristic
- space mission
- nasa
- high school student
- alien
- electronic keyboard
- las vegas nevada
- outer space
- mars the planet
- death in childbirth
- mother dies in childbirth
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- eclampsia
- dead woman with eyes open
- adolescent
- bare chested male
- boy
- disguise
- kiss
- father son relationship
- therapy
- sex scene
- dream
- scolding
- paternity
- undressing
- hydrocephalus
- love interest
- blonde
- california
- running away
- unknown father
- stratosphere
- airplane crash
- road trip
- car theft
- dead mother
- foster care
- boulder
- four word title
- hero
- tulsa
- scientist
- nosebleed
- manned mission
- maternal mortality
- horse rider
- latex gloves
Where to Watch The Space Between Us
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Space Between Us Cast
Gary Oldman leads the cast, with Carla Gugino and Asa Butterfield. Directed by Peter Chelsom; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Chelsom
The Space Between Us Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Space Between Us 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 16% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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The Space Between Us Plot Summary
What happens in The Space Between Us 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
Multi-billionaire Nathaniel Shepard, the influential CEO of Genesis, embarks on an unprecedented mission to colonize Mars. During this groundbreaking journey, astronaut Sarah Elliot uncovers the shocking news that she is pregnant. Tragically, after giving birth to her son Gardner on Martian soil, she dies due to complications, leaving the identity of Gardner’s father a mystery. To shield Gardner from potential public backlash and safety concerns upon returning to Earth, Nathaniel decides to keep the child a secret, raising him with the aid of astronaut Kendra Wyndham and the rest of the scientific team on Mars.
Full summary
The whole story of The Space Between Us, scene by scene
The Space Between Us Box Office & Budget
The Space Between Us grossed $16.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 54% of what it cost. $7.9 million came from the US and Canada and $8.2 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.1M
54% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $7.9M
- International
- $8.2M
- Budget
- $30M
The Space Between Us Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 3 trailers, 5 teasers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Space Between Us | Official Trailer 2 | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD
- Trailer The Space Between Us | Official Trailer 3 | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD
- Teaser The Space Between Us | "Experience" TV Commercial | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD
- Teaser The Space Between Us | "Romance" TV Commercial | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD
How Well Do You Know The Space Between Us?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the CEO of Genesis responsible for the Mars colonization mission?
Cars in The Space Between Us
38 cars on screen, including the 2016 BMW i3 I01 and the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role -
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2004 Ford E-Series Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mission to Mars, Space Oddity and Ad Astra.
The Space Between Us FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Space Between Us, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Space Between Us?
The Space Between Us runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Space Between Us released?
The Space Between Us was released on February 3, 2017.
Who directed The Space Between Us?
The Space Between Us was directed by Peter Chelsom.
More films by Peter Chelsom Who is in the cast of The Space Between Us?
The Space Between Us stars Gary Oldman, Carla Gugino and Asa Butterfield, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Space Between Us?
In the US, The Space Between Us is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Space Between Us make at the box office?
The Space Between Us grossed $16.1 million worldwide ($7.9 million domestic, $8.2 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Space Between Us rated?
The Space Between Us has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does The Space Between Us have a post-credit scene?
No. The Space Between Us has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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