IO

2019

1h 36m

Sci-Fi

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26 Reviews

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19%

500+ Ratings

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In a post-apocalyptic time, Earth has been rendered toxic, and most of humanity has abandoned the planet and colonized one of Jupiter's moons, IO. But young scientist Sam Walden has stayed behind and dedicated herself to finding a way for human beings to survive on Earth. After sending out a radio transmission to see if she can locate anyone else, a man named Micah arrives. He believes there is no hope of survival and intends to take the final shuttle to IO in 48 hours.

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Critics Consensus

IO has some big ideas but little idea of how to effectively convey them, leaving viewers with a sci-fi drama whose attractive packaging can't cover its enervating core.

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Jason T

I could never quite feel the danger of the planet with such amazing wild landscapes full of grasses and sunshine. The film also plodded along way too slowly in places.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Patrick G

Absolut waste of time

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Virus S

A terrible sci-fantasy production that doesn't stand up to even casual scrutiny. The world logic just isn't there. The central character ventures out to collect various samples in an environment that is apparently devoid of breathable air, yet is riding a combustion engine vehicle. Next, she carefully starts collecting samples in sterile bags, using her bare hands? Right from the outset this film sets the tone of being ambivalent with its world-building details. It's best for audiences to just skip this lazy production.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Alexander S

It honestly seemed like a really good movie at first. Soon as you get to the middle of the movie it falls apart quickly. Alot of annoying scientific inaccuracies bog down this sci-fi movie that aims for realism. The ending is also a huge middle finger to the audience. Wouldnt suggest watching this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/01/23

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Kenneth P

They couldn't have made this movie's pace slower if they tried. The plot unfolds at a snail's pace and i the dialogue doesn't help keep you interested. If you've got a few free hours and don't expect much, then I guess it's worth suffering through.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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T'challa

It would be nice to have a little Sci-fi in my Sci-fi movie. This was just a drama with an apocalyptic back drop.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Jonathan Helpert

Director

Margaret Qualley

Sam Walden

Anthony Mackie

Micah

Danny Huston

Henry

Clay Jeter

Screenwriter

Charles Spano

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

It's still watchable enough, thanks to an unsettlingly ambiguous performance by Margaret Qualley...and a spot of clanging contemporary relevance.

Feb 7, 2019

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Scott Tobias

New York Times

A film more interested in symbols of human resilience than in the flesh-and-blood passions that animate it.

Jan 24, 2019

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Keith Uhlich

Hollywood Reporter

It's not a good sign... when a movie ostensibly meant to rekindle one's faith in mankind makes you long instead for permanent apocalypse.

Jan 18, 2019

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Lonita Cook

KCTV5 News at 9

It's an interesting, compelling idea, but it's a little bit low-key.

Oct 1, 2021

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Dan Ashby

Cultured Vultures

The handful of twists, a little world context and the unique visual style make for an intriguing watch, it's just a shame that the film is a little too much of a slow burn.

Aug 17, 2019

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Dan Webster

Spokesman-Review (Washington)

Even if the manner in which it unfolds is, in the end, fairly pedestrian, the message it strives to make definitely is not.

Feb 15, 2019

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Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic time, Earth has been rendered toxic, and most of humanity has abandoned the planet and colonized one of Jupiter's moons, IO. But young scientist Sam Walden has stayed behind and dedicated herself to finding a way for human beings to survive on Earth. After sending out a radio transmission to see if she can locate anyone else, a man named Micah arrives. He believes there is no hope of survival and intends to take the final shuttle to IO in 48 hours.

Director: Jonathan Helpert
Screenwriter: Clay Jeter, Charles Spano, Will Basanta
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Mandalay Pictures
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 18, 2019
Runtime: 1h 36m

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