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Voyagers (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Voyagers is a 2021 adventure thriller directed by Neil Burger, starring Colin Farrell as Richard, Tye Sheridan and Fionn Whitehead. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $4.3 million worldwide on a $29 million budget. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
24%
worldwide gross
$4.3M
Echo Score
40
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Voyagers (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Neil Burger
Original language
English
Budget
$29M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Voyagers About?

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

To ensure humanity’s survival, a group of specially selected individuals embarks on a mission to colonize a planet far from Earth. As they journey through space, the crew discovers unsettling truths about their origins and the purpose of their mission, challenging their ingrained programming. Faced with these revelations, they begin to abandon obedience, and primal instincts surface, leading to intense desires and ruthless ambition. The ship descends into chaos as the crew struggles with fear and the potential for anarchy.

Voyagers Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to lord of the flies
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  • space mission
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  • generational ship
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  • interstellar ark
  • leadership
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  • teenage boy
  • near death experience
  • paranoia
  • dereliction of duty
  • bare chested male
  • astronaut
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  • outer space
  • spaceship
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  • wilhelm scream
  • space ship
  • coup
  • political allegory
  • aggression
  • shot in the chest
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  • space voyage
  • time jump
  • sexual assault
  • grabbing a breast
  • hydroponics
  • blue liquid
  • spacewalk
  • power struggle
  • voting
  • climate change
  • degeneration
  • wrestling
  • apathy
  • making out
  • scalpel
  • space adventure
  • space sci fi
  • after 2050
  • retina scan
  • electronic music score
  • year 2063
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Cast & crew

Voyagers Cast & Characters

Colin Farrell leads the cast as Richard, with Tye Sheridan as Christopher and Fionn Whitehead as Zac. Directed by Neil Burger; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Neil Burger

More films directed by Neil Burger, best-rated first: The Illusionist, Limitless, Interview with the Assassin and The Lucky Ones.

Full filmography
Ratings

Voyagers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Voyagers 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in art & craft (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

40 /100

Voyagers Echo Score Breakdown

Voyagers struggles with narrative coherence and character engagement, leaving a largely uneven and forgettable impression. Critics and users alike point to a bland plot with too many detours and underwritten motivations, undermining its intriguing premise. While there are occasional atmospheric touches and sporadic visual flair, these elements are too fleeting to compensate for the film’s broader deficiencies. Overall, the movie offers limited impact and little lasting resonance.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, Voyagers presents occasional visual flair through inventive set pieces and measured framing. Some reviewers noted neat visual techniques that lend brief moments of intrigue, but these are undermined by inconsistent execution and misdirected stylistic choices. The production design feels serviceable but fails to sustain a cohesive aesthetic throughout. Ultimately, the film’s craft elements are uneven and only intermittently effective.

  • Character & Emotion 40

    When it comes to character and emotion, the film is burdened by shallow motivations and limited depth. Critics consistently highlight underdeveloped teens whose dynamics never fully resonate, and even a strong lead presence cannot overcome their generic arcs. User responses echo a lack of emotional connection, describing interactions as uninvolving rather than nuanced. In the end, character work falls short of generating empathy or compelling chemistry.

  • Story & Flow 40

    In terms of story and flow, Voyagers suffers from uneven pacing and a thin narrative foundation. Reviewers describe the plot as distracting and labyrinthine, with too many detours that detract from its core premise. Although the concept holds potential, script shortcomings lead to predictability and unconvincing developments. The film struggles to balance originality with coherence, resulting in a storyline that feels both familiar and unsatisfying.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    On a sensory level, the film delivers a competent soundscape and moments of atmospheric tension. Some users found the ambiance engaging, supported by a restrained score that evokes isolation. However, visual momentum wanes as stylistic misdirections interrupt immersion, and technical inconsistencies in design limit full impact. While fleeting sequences capture a tense atmosphere, the overall sensory experience lacks the sustained intensity needed to elevate the material.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Regarding rewatch factor, Voyagers offers limited appeal for repeat viewings due to its uneven narrative and weak character investment. Audiences are unlikely to revisit the film as its core themes remain insufficiently explored and the story lacks memorable beats. Occasional glimpses of atmosphere or concept may prompt curiosity, but the overall experience fails to build lasting appeal or reward subsequent viewings with deeper insights.

Plot

Voyagers Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Voyagers 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

In the year 2063, as Earth grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, a group of astrophysicists uncovers a promising habitable planet. Due to the daunting 86-year journey, it is determined that the original crew will not reach the destination — instead, their grandchildren will complete the mission. To prepare for this, the initial crew of thirty is created through IVF and kept separate from the outside world, ensuring they are equipped to face the long voyage ahead.

Full summary

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

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Box office

Voyagers Box Office & Budget

Voyagers grossed $4.3 million worldwide on a $29 million budget, 15% of what it cost. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (27%) from the rest of the world.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.3M

15% of its budget back

US & Canada
$3.1M
International
$1.1M
Budget
$29M
US & Canada 73% Rest of the world 27%
Videos

Voyagers Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

Voyagers (2021 Movie) Official Teaser – Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp
  • Trailer Voyagers (2021 Movie) Official Trailer – Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp
  • Clip Voyagers Movie Clip - First Connection (2021) | Movieclips Coming Soon
  • Clip Voyagers (2021 Movie) Official Clip “Let Me Show You Something” – Lily-Rose Depp, Colin Farrell
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Voyagers?

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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Details

Voyagers Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Мандрівники” and “Viajeros”.

Also known as
  • Мандрівники
  • Viajeros
  • คนอนาคตโลก
  • Instintos ocultos
  • 太空異旅
  • 一級任務
  • Călători
  • Пътешественици
  • Voyagers: Vesmírná mise
  • Поколение Вояджер
  • Gezginler
  • Покоління Вояджер
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  • הנוסעים
  • 보이저스
  • Putnici
  • Bản Năng Hoang Dại
  • 太空异旅
  • Οι ταξιδιώτες
  • Viajantes - Instinto e Desejo
  • Utazás a semmibe
  • مسافران
  • Pakeleivių karta
  • Voyagers: Vesmírna misia
  • Voyageurs
  • Ceļotāju paaudze
  • Misiune spațială
  • ヴォイジャー, მოგზაურები

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FAQ

Voyagers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Voyagers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Voyagers?

Voyagers runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Voyagers released?

Voyagers was released on April 9, 2021.

Who directed Voyagers?

Voyagers was directed by Neil Burger.

More films by Neil Burger

Who is in the cast of Voyagers?

Voyagers stars Colin Farrell as Richard, Tye Sheridan as Christopher and Fionn Whitehead as Zac, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Voyagers make at the box office?

Voyagers grossed $4.3 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $1.1 million international) on a budget of $29 million.

How is Voyagers rated?

Voyagers has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Voyagers have a post-credit scene?

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

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