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Safety Distance

TV ShowIn Production1 SeasonMandarin
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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic89
Google Users84%
Director: Alfonso CuarónGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first space mission, and veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky are on a routine spacewalk when disaster strikes. Their shuttle is destroyed, leaving them stranded in orbit with no connection to Earth and rapidly depleting resources. They must work together to survive the perilous environment and find a way back home.

Critical Reception

Gravity was a critical and commercial triumph, lauded for its breathtaking visuals, intense suspense, and compelling performances. Critics praised Alfonso Cuarón's masterful direction and innovative filmmaking techniques, while audiences were captivated by the film's immersive and terrifying depiction of space.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and technically brilliant, offering a truly immersive cinematic experience.
  • An edge-of-your-seat thriller that masterfully balances suspense with emotional depth.
  • Praised for its realistic portrayal of space and the sheer terror of survival.

Google audience: Audiences universally praised the film's stunning visual effects and intense, gripping storyline. Many found the movie to be a breathtaking and unforgettable experience, highlighting the palpable sense of danger and isolation.

Awards & Accolades

Won 7 Academy Awards including Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography.

Fun Fact

To simulate the feeling of weightlessness, the actors were suspended by harnesses and wires, with many scenes shot in complete darkness, lit only by LEDs on the set.

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