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The Midnight Sky

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
79K
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1,904
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George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall in The Midnight Sky (2020)
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This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,904
231
  • Director
    • George Clooney
  • Writers
    • Lily Brooks-Dalton(based on the book 'Good Morning, Midnight' by)
    • Mark L. Smith(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Felicity Jones
    • David Oyelowo
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Clooney
  • Writers
    • Lily Brooks-Dalton(based on the book 'Good Morning, Midnight' by)
    • Mark L. Smith(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Felicity Jones
    • David Oyelowo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.1KUser reviews
    • 224Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 47 nominations total

    Videos6

    Watch Now on Netflix
    Trailer 0:30
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    Trailer 2
    Trailer 2:35
    Trailer 2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Official Trailer
    Date Announcement
    Trailer 0:31
    Date Announcement
    The Midnight Sky
    Trailer 2:01
    The Midnight Sky
    Felicity Jones Answers Fan Questions
    Clip 3:05
    Felicity Jones Answers Fan Questions

    Photos83

    George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    Felicity Jones in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall in The Midnight Sky (2020)
    The Midnight Sky (2020)
    The Midnight Sky (2020)

    Top cast

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    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Augustineas Augustine
    Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones
    • Sullyas Sully
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Adewoleas Adewole
    Caoilinn Springall
    Caoilinn Springall
    • Irisas Iris
    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Mitchellas Mitchell
    Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    • (as Demian Bichir)
    Tiffany Boone
    Tiffany Boone
    • Mayaas Maya
    Sophie Rundle
    Sophie Rundle
    • Jeanas Jean
    Ethan Peck
    Ethan Peck
    • Younger Augustineas Younger Augustine
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Mason Mosleyas Mason Mosley
    Miriam Shor
    Miriam Shor
    • Mitchell's Wifeas Mitchell's Wife
    Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir
    Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir
    • Frantic Woman - Katherineas Frantic Woman - Katherine
    • (as Lilja Nótt)
    Hanna María Karlsdóttir
    • Older Womanas Older Woman
    Atli Oskar Fjalarsson
    Atli Oskar Fjalarsson
    • Soldieras Soldier
    • (as Atli Óskar Fjalarsson)
    Edan Hayhurst
    Edan Hayhurst
    • Mitchell's Son 1as Mitchell's Son 1
    Jamie Schneider
    • Mitchell's Son 2as Mitchell's Son 2
    Eysis Clacken
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Sam Bond
    Sam Bond
    • Father in Planeas Father in Plane
    • Director
      • George Clooney
    • Writers
      • Lily Brooks-Dalton(based on the book 'Good Morning, Midnight' by)
      • Mark L. Smith(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A scientist is working alone at a remote Arctic research station when he learns of a mysterious global disaster. At the same time, he meets a strange girl in the Arctic, with whom he must stop the return to Earth of the crew of the spaceship "Aether". —Bazza the Beast
    spaceshipscientistsurvivalastronautold man54 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There's a universe between all of us
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some bloody images and brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sully's pregnancy was the result of Felicity Jones getting pregnant in real life.
    • Goofs
      When Clooney's character falls into the water while making the trek to another communications/satellite station, he would likely have succumbed to after just minutes.
    • Quotes

      Augustine: You know, there's no rule that says you have to touch everything.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: George Clooney/Amanda Seyfried/Tones and I (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Tennessee Whiskey
      Written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove (as Linda H. Bartholomew)
      Performed by Chris Stapleton
      Courtesy of Mercury Nashville Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews2.1K

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    5/10
    What's the point...
    I mean, it looks great, filmed great, the actors are good but the story... dear god.. what was the point... it literally goes absolutely nowhere.
    helpful•1.5K
    348
    • cooler-16687
    • Dec 23, 2020

    FAQ1

    • If the building and snowmobile are falling through the ice, wasn't it necessary to have a long period of warming?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aether
    • Filming locations
      • Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Anonymous Content
      • Netflix
      • Smokehouse Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,018
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.11 : 1

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