# Ad Astra (2019)

> An emotionally guarded astronaut crosses the solar system to find his vanished father and confront the personal cost of humanity’s cosmic ambitions.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248466

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: James Gray
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, Donald Sutherland, Kimberly Elise, Loren Dean, Donnie Keshawarz
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2935510/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, introspective, austere, quiet night, thoughtful sci fi marathon

## Synopsis

A journey to the outer edges of the solar system reveals profound truths about humanity's existence.

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