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The Astronaut

PG-1320251h 30mJess Varley
IMDb 4.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · Metacritic 40

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"She didn't come back to Earth alone."

After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth

HorrorScience FictionThriller
ParanoiaAstronautSurveillanceSurvival HorrorWoman DirectorInner ConflictUnknown ThreatNasa MissionUnseen PresenceImmersive Tension

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What is The Astronaut (2025) about?

After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth

Who stars in The Astronaut?

The Astronaut stars Kate Mara (Sam Walker), Laurence Fishburne (General William Harris), Gabriel Luna (Mark), Ivana Miličević (Dr. Michelle Aiden), Scarlett Holmes (Izzy). The film was directed by Jess Varley.

How long is The Astronaut?

The Astronaut has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Astronaut worth watching?

The Astronaut holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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