I.S.S.
I.S.S.

I.S.S.

2024Movie96 minEnglish

Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Gabriela CowperthwaiteGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

Tensions reach a breaking point aboard the International Space Station as global conflict erupts on Earth. With communication lines down and the astronauts divided by their national loyalties, Kira Foster, a mission specialist, finds herself in a desperate fight for survival amidst escalating violence and a race against time to prevent the ISS from becoming a weapon.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Ariana DeBose. However, some found the plot predictable and underdeveloped, with opportunities for deeper exploration of the geopolitical themes left on the table.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful depiction of a confined thriller in space.
  • Ariana DeBose's performance is frequently highlighted as a strong anchor for the film.
  • Criticized for a plot that, while engaging, doesn't fully realize its potential for complex thematic exploration.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's high-stakes premise and its ability to generate tension within the confined setting of the ISS. Performances were noted as a positive aspect, although some viewers felt the narrative could have been more inventive or less reliant on familiar genre tropes.

Fun Fact

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, known for her documentary work like 'Blackfish', made her narrative feature directorial debut with 'I.S.S.'

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4 reviews
PeaceMeal

PeaceMeal

I loved this movie and gave it a 8/10 for accomplishing many things for me: - totally believable that this was filmed in space on the I.S.S. - mostly believable characters but I'd change some perfection on the set - I'll never get the...
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

It’s unfortunate that a good premise can’t be saved from poor execution, but such is the case with this undercooked sci-fi thriller. When three Americans and three Russians aboard the International Space Station are stranded there when war ...
r96sk

r96sk

It's good. Coulda been better, but still good. <em>'I.S.S.'</em> gave me enough. I do think it could've been paced better and had a bit more intrigue put in there, though what's produced is satisfying. The titular set looks nice and the ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There are times when this drama quite effectively illustrates the claustrophobic nature of life aboard the International Space station that is jointly manned by American and Russian scientists. The arrival of "Foster" (Ariana DeBose) brings...