Spaceman

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Spaceman

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Released Feb 22, 2024

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

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Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late.

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Critics Consensus

Spaceman's poignant themes are partly brought to life by sensitive performances from a talented cast, but it fails to consistently engage with its most interesting ideas.

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Audience Says

Spaceman definitely isn't for everybody, but it does a decent job of adapting a slow, cerebral story that's easier to engage with in print.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

No matter how much Sandler makes the audience feel for Jakub, it can be hard to sustain an entire picture with nothing more than overarching sadness. And “Spaceman” never finds another register.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 8, 2024

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's a little too slow and a little too philosophical.

Mar 23, 2024

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

Spaceman is ultimately Sandler’s show but it’s one astronaut movie that ultimately seems very short on rocket fuel.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 7, 2024

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Adam Sandler is the latest ‘lonely man in space thinking about things and getting sad’ in Johan Renck’s protracted and uninspiring Spaceman.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Billie Melissa

Men's Journal

In a generation expected to do so much more with a whole lot less, Spaceman gently nudges us in the direction of holding onto the tangible and wills us to stop yearning for life to begin when days are already ticking by.

Jul 9, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

By the end, I didn’t question the logic of the narrative. But I felt genuinely moved, like something inside me had shifted without noticing. That alone is worth the trip.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 3, 2024

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Lincoln D

Unique and complex alien themes that make a good movie, but slow, and just seems not fully developed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Audience Member

Not having seen the trailer for this, I went in completely blind and I'm glad I did. Generally my ADHD doesn't allow me to hold focus on anything these days, but this movie, although slow, kept me engaged. I felt like I didn't know what was coming next, something I find rare these days. I will say, it's still hard to take Sandler seriously sometimes. Even so, the movie was poignant, and had a good lesson in appreciating what you have while you still have it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Scott S

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind with a telepathic alien spider instead of memory deletion technology... with less energy. Performances were good. Story was meaningful. You're wondering if the spider thing is real, even after the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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William P

Really? Adam Sandler is a Cosmonaut getting marriage counseling from an ancient space spider? The absurdity is grand as a film. I get the idea that this came from a very nuanced novel but translated to visual art is way too absurd.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Janis E

Beneath the stellar tapestry, "Spaceman" unfolds as an extraterrestrial love ballet, where arachnid therapy intertwines with the dramatic dance of the stars. Buckle up, fellow celestial nomads, because "Spaceman" invites you on a whimsical escapade, unravelling the mysteries of the universe while uncovering the dramatized beauty concealed in the cosmic expanses, all under the watchful gaze of Jakub's celestial confidant and therapist, the telepathic spider, Hanuš.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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matthias s

**Review of *Spaceman* – ★★★** Always been a fan of Adam Sandler, but *Spaceman* isn’t your typical Sandler flick — and that’s not a bad thing. He trades goofy charm for quiet intensity, delivering a surprisingly deep and nuanced performance. The atmosphere is haunting and mysterious, capturing the eerie isolation of space perfectly. Visually, it’s stunning — the CGI feels natural and immersive without trying too hard to impress. The dialogue? Razor-sharp and borderline philosophical, digging into big existential questions without feeling pretentious. But here’s the catch: it’s slow. Like, *really* slow. If you’re expecting laser battles and aliens, you’ll be disappointed. This is a straight-up character-driven drama with sci-fi window dressing — beautifully written and acted, but sometimes frustratingly predictable. Still, the emotional weight and Sandler’s quiet intensity make it worth sticking with. Not for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for thoughtful introspection over action, it hits the mark.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late.

Director: Johan Renck
Producer: Lia Buman, Reid Carolin, Tim Headington, Peter Kiernan, Michael Parets, Max Silva, Channing Tatum
Screenwriter: Colby Day
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Free Association, Tango Entertainment, Stillking Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 22, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2024
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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