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Settlers

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Settlers

Released Jul 23, 2021

1h 45m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other in this science-fiction thrill ride.

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Critics Consensus

Settlers is serious to a fault, but viewers seeking a non-sensationalistic look at space colonization may find this a rewarding voyage.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Times (UK)

There is life on Mars and it's a godawful small affair, according to this determinedly sombre sci-fi film.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 30, 2021

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Linda Marric

New Scientist

Above all, what sets this production apart from the rest is its unflinchingly honest and bleak view of the human condition.

Jul 29, 2021

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Settlers isn't perfect: some of the storytelling beats aren't hit as clearly as they could have been. But it's a quietly impressive piece of work.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2021

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

This film that looks at life in the frontier of space is painfully frustrating.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 10, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Settlers leaves far too many questions unanswered. Ultimately making for a frustrating narrative experience.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Alex Welch

Inverse

Wyatt Rockefeller’s slow-burn sci-fi Western will keep you on your toes.

Oct 24, 2022

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Doron C

Had the pleasure of working security for one of the lead actresses of the movie and boy did they work hard to get out what is on screen, in heat of 52°C at times , scorpions and other creepy crawleys .. well made with an honest view of what it "could be like" taking into account human nature.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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Brend E

When faced with the option, rent or buy, I chose rent, because the ratings were low. What I found was a riveting and suspenseful story that unfolded in a way that made you feel uncomfortable. You're faced with the vulnerability of a family with a small child in a fight for survival and it's thrilling. I don't think the ratings are accurate, I should have bought this, not rented. I am here to pick the score up a little bit. Good acting, great pacing and an immersive start that worked well and set the fictional world up in a way that feels believable before they went ahead and started the mayhem. This movie wouldn't be as good without the start, the start was what made this movie work. However there was a lot more than that they got right. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Jeffrey P

Pleasantly surprised by this one, with solid acting and good focus, Settlers has good emotional range and depth in a unique setting with a small cast that still manages to create good tension and suspense as it tells the story of Remy, her parents... and Jerry.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/26/24

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Larry M

I don't watch movies just to see hours of depression, and suffering, with absolutely no point to it. I think whoever wrote this might require psychological help. I watched to the bitter end, thinking there must be some point to it. Nope. No point whatsoever. I know it sounds Cliche, but I truly would have enjoyed polishing my shoes for an hour and 45 minutes, more than than. At least the time spent would have had a motecum of value.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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Nunya B

There's "slow burn" and then there's "can this be over now?" This movie is the latter. Interesting premise. It would probably make a great short story. (Like... five pages?) But as a feature film? No.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Bradley B

Typical apocalypse and survival movie where no one works together and all wants to kill each other with no means of success in the end. Just constant fighting instead of helping each other survive. Also bowing to children instead of educating them in the reality of the situation you are in.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

Settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other in this science-fiction thrill ride.

Director: Wyatt Rockefeller
Producer: Julie Fabrizio, Joshua Horsfield, Johan Kruger
Screenwriter: Wyatt Rockefeller
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Production Co: Jericho Motion Pictures, Brittle-Star Pictures
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 23, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.5K
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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