Approaching the Unknown(2016)
Approaching the Unknown Synopsis
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
Approaching the Unknown (2016) is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg, released on June 3, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan and Anders Danielsen Lie. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 349 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Elijah Rosenberg
- Writers:
- Mark Elijah Rosenberg
- Producers:
- Mark Roberts, Josh Penn, Jason Michael Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Newport-Berra
- Composer:
- Paul Damian Hogan
- Production:
- Rooftop Films, 3311 Productions, Loveless, TideRock Films
- Revenue:
- $10,232
- Status:
- Released
Approaching the Unknown (2016) Trailer
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Approaching the Unknown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Strong
as Captain William D. Stanaforth
Luke Wilson
as Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)
Sanaa Lathan
as Captain Emily Maddox
Anders Danielsen Lie
as Greenstreet
Charles Baker
as Captain Frank Worsely
Bettina Skye
as Nasa Technician
- Nancy Rubel
Nancy Rubel
as Mission Control Technician (uncredited)
- Joe James
Joe James
as Security Guard
Key crew
Directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg, written by Mark Elijah Rosenberg, produced by Mark Roberts, Josh Penn and Jason Michael Berman.
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Approaching the Unknown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 349 ratings.
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Approaching the Unknown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Approaching the Unknown online?
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Approaching the Unknown (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Approaching the Unknown?
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The main cast of Approaching the Unknown (2016) includes Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie and Charles Baker. The film was directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Approaching the Unknown released?
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Approaching the Unknown was released on June 3, 2016 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Approaching the Unknown worth watching?
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Approaching the Unknown (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 349 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Approaching the Unknown?
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