Meanwhile on Earth

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Meanwhile on Earth

R

Released Nov 8

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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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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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 (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

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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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Meanwhile on Earth is beautiful, but alienating.

Nov 9, 2024

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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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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

So-so astronaut film.

Rated: C=

Nov 16, 2024

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Mike Reyes

CinemaBlend

The narrative is on the thin side, but the intent and main performance telling the tale remains clear eyed.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 13, 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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akira b

Downloading mind is an interesting idea that has been utilized before in other scifi movies. It works here quite good, combined with a slow and thoughtful pace with engaging acting, music and artwork.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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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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Sofia Lesaffre

Audrey

Catherine Salée

Annick

Sam Louwyck

Daniel

Roman Williams

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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: Xilam, One World Films, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Carcadice, Umedia
Rating: R (Language|Some Violent Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 29m