Stowaway
Stowaway

Stowaway

2021Movie116 minEnglish

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users71%
Director: Joe PennaGenres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars runs into an unexpected stowaway, an accidental astronaut. With the life support system failing and only enough oxygen for two people, the crew faces an impossible decision. They must choose between their own survival and the life of the stranger who jeopardizes their mission and their return to Earth.

Critical Reception

Stowaway received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, thoughtful exploration of ethical dilemmas, and strong performances, particularly from Anna Kendrick. While some found the pacing deliberate, many appreciated its grounded approach to a high-stakes sci-fi scenario.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere.
  • Applauded for its intelligent handling of moral quandaries and difficult choices.
  • Noted for strong performances by the lead actors, especially Anna Kendrick.

Google audience: Google users generally found Stowaway to be a compelling and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller. They appreciated the film's tension and the ethical dilemmas presented, with many highlighting the performances. Some viewers noted that the deliberate pacing might not appeal to everyone, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

Director Joe Penna, known for his YouTube channel MysteryGuitarMan, often incorporates elements of survival and isolation in his work, which he drew upon for Stowaway.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Stowaway had a solid premise, but it didn’t quite reach its full potential. The story is simple but could have been executed better. The tension is there, and the stakes are high, but a lot of moments feel forced rather than naturally unfol...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. (Especially for those that liked Gravity.) This is a very smart, and fairly technical movie about space, both surviving and traveling within it. Gravity is the only other movie that s...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I'm a genuine lover of every genre in cinema, but sci-fi is one of my absolute favorites. Within this area of storytelling, I find one-loca...