Approaching the Unknown (2016) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi
Approaching the Unknown (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jun 03, 2016 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 30m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.97/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.7/10
Approaching the Unknown Plot Synopsis:
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonizing Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An American astronaut prepares for a mission to Mars.
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Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 90 minutes / Directors: Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Stars: Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie, Charles Baker … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 03, 2016Box Office: $10,232
Production Co.: Rooftop Films
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Approaching the Unknown Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 03, 2016, VOD: Jun 03, 2016, DVD: Oct 11, 2016
Writers: Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Producers: Nicholas R. Bell, Jason Michael Berman, Caroline Connor, P. Jennifer Dana, Toddy Eames, Thomas B. Fore, John Hinkson, Drew Houpt, Ross Jacobson, Richard Loughran, Tony Pachella, Matthew Parker, Richard Peete, Josh Penn, Sheldon Rabinowitz, Mark Roberts, Noah Stahl, Eddie Vaisman
Musicians: Paul Damian Hogan
Cinematographers: Adam Newport-Berra
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Approaching the Unknown (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Approaching the Unknown Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Strong | ... | William D. Stanaforth |
| Luke Wilson | ... | Louis ''Skinny'' Skinner (CapCom) |
| Sanaa Lathan | ... | Emily Maddox |
| Anders Danielsen Lie | ... | Greenstreet |
| Charles Baker | ... | Worsely |
| Steven Brower | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Stephanie Gould | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Franziska Lamprecht | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Amanda Larson | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Whit K. Lee | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage (as Whitney Lee) |
| St. John McKay | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| James O''Connell | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Michael O''Connell | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Clare O''Connell | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Neel Patel | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Adam Steltzner | ... | Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage |
| Mandy Parton | ... | Featured in Teacher / Student Footage |
| Hannah Glenn | ... | Featured in Teacher / Student Footage |
| Jaslyn Huang | ... | Featured in Teacher / Student Footage |
| Jessica Huang | ... | Featured in Teacher / Student Footage |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mark Strong (b. August 5, 1963) – William D. Stanaforth
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Luke Wilson (b. September 21, 1971) – Louis ''Skinny'' Skinner (CapCom)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11¼" (1.81 m) - Sanaa Lathan (b. September 19, 1971) – Emily Maddox
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Anders Danielsen Lie (b. January 1, 1979) – Greenstreet
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Charles Baker (b. February 27, 1971) – Worsely
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Charles E. Baker | Charlie Baker - Steven Brower – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Stephanie Gould – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Franziska Lamprecht – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Amanda Larson – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Whit K. Lee – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage (as Whitney Lee)
- St. John McKay – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- James O''Connell – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Michael O''Connell – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Clare O''Connell – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
- Neel Patel – Featured in Civilian Astronaut Footage
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