Meanwhile on Earth

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Meanwhile on Earth

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2024

1h 29m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Elsa (Megan Northam, in her debut feature starring role), along with her family, is struggling following the disappearance of her brother Franck, an astronaut who vanished during his first mission. While stargazing one night, Elsa is shocked to receive contact from Franck, but her joy is short-lived when she learns of the dark and troubling forces behind Franck's reappearance, forcing her to confront the lengths she will go for the brother she once feared was gone forever.

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Critics Consensus

An atmospheric parable that looks to the stars to find insight into grief, Meanwhile on Earth is a psychologically rich slice of sci-fi.

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Carlos Aguilar

Variety

There’s great pleasure in seeing that Clapin’s first alluring foray into live-action filmmaking doesn’t entirely renounce hand-drawn storytelling.

Mar 11, 2025

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Alonso Duralde

Breakfast All Day

A really strong live-action debut from Clapin.

Rated: 7.8

Nov 13, 2024

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

You never know where this is going, and they achieve a great deal with just camera angles, the score, and the pacing of it.

Nov 13, 2024

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

There’s a sweet, melancholy flavour to Clapin’s work.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 27, 2025

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Will Bjarnar

Geek Vibes Nation

The issues are less with its ideas, many of which are familiar and well-intended, than with Clapin’s execution, particularly as the presence of the extraterrestrial force becomes more invasive and unbearable for Elsa and those in her orbit.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 19, 2025

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Ard Vijn

ScreenAnarchy

The film looks good, Megan Northam is great, the few special effects are fine and Jérémy Clapin, an experienced animator, spices up the narrative with some animations. It's therefore hard to pinpoint why I don't like the film more.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 17, 2024

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A.L.Jude P

So-So wanna be in a Sci-Fi or Space and heading nowhere. Awful experience we have to face when watching such time wasting nonsenses.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Andy K

Well made film with a slightly enigmatic ending. Terrific lead performance from Megan Northam

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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William

Poetic Sci fi lead actress killed it Beautiful nite experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Levi G

Blew me away. Killer score and loved the animations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Catherine C

One of the most unique sci-fi movies of our time! Totally mesmerizing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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William H

A really interesting take on sci-fi and the depth it can have. This movie broke the mold on what it means to be sci-fi and included emotionally intelligent aspects that brought the genre into 2024. Would recommend even for those who don't like sci-fi.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Synopsis

Elsa (Megan Northam, in her debut feature starring role), along with her family, is struggling following the disappearance of her brother Franck, an astronaut who vanished during his first mission. While stargazing one night, Elsa is shocked to receive contact from Franck, but her joy is short-lived when she learns of the dark and troubling forces behind Franck's reappearance, forcing her to confront the lengths she will go for the brother she once feared was gone forever.

Director: Jérémy Clapin
Producer: Marc du Pontavice
Screenwriter: Jérémy Clapin
Distributor: Metrograph Pictures
Production Co: Carcadice, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, One World Films, Umedia, Xilam
Rating: R (Some Violent Content|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 29m

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