Good Night Oppy

PG

Released Nov 4, 2022

1 hr. 45 min.

Documentary

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Good Night Oppy tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity's groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.

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Critics Consensus

There are more illuminating documentaries about space exploration, but that doesn't diminish Good Night Oppy's infectious awe of the cosmos.

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Tracy S

Excellent!! Highly recommend!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/22

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Audrey

Heart-warming, informative, inspiring and darn cute. I was in awe of the story and it was presented in a way that made you feel like Spirit and Oppy were your 'children' too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/22

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David

We might be able to bridge our considerable current differences as Americans if every one of us could see this charming, imagination igniting film! Americans have always been at our best when substantially challenged, and this compelling story of diverse American professionals doing truly excellent work— together— may encourage the rest of us to return to encouraging each other to meet the challenge of the peaceful and inclusive exploration of our universe.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/22

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Dan

Great story. Interesting and diverse perspectives. 9 year old was in tears at the end. Wonderful story of dreams, dedication, perseverance, cooperation, and exploration.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/05/22

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Emma W

I'm not quite sure what life decisions led me to the point where I cried over a movie about Mars rover. Good film, beautifully made

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Andri D

touching and motivating

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Jenny Nulf

Austin Chronicle

Emotional investment is what makes any film work, and GOOD NIGHT OPPY’s main issue is that it’s too focused on accurately portraying the history of the project over bringing together the people who poured their lives into making it a success.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 21, 2023

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Ty Burr

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A good movie to watch with older kids... especially ones with a math or science bent or who just like taking things apart to see how they work.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 30, 2022

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Much of this floats on the score by Blake Neely, who gives us cues that lifts and directs us all the way through.

Nov 30, 2022

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A remarkably touching documentary about twin robots exploring Mars who became like family to people on Earth.

Rated: 5/5

May 28, 2023

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Mike Scott

Times-Picayune

An immensely enjoyable film, a terrific — if unlikely — family-movie-night selection.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 15, 2023

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Glenn Dunks

The Film Experience

Overly cutesy visual flourishes diminish the very real scientific and truly awe-inspiring achievements of those NASA employees whose stories White seems determined to undermine.

Feb 2, 2023

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Synopsis

Good Night Oppy tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity's groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.

Director: Ryan White
Executive Producer: Stephen Neely, Max Wagner
Screenwriter: Ryan White
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Film 45, Amazon Studios, Amblin Television, Amblin Entertainment, Tripod Media
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2022

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