Another Earth
A remorseful young woman pursues redemption and a possible second chance when a mirror Earth appears above her own.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- intimate
- eerie
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film ambitious and thought-provoking, especially in its fusion of intimate human drama with a provocative parallel-Earth premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Earth 2 functions as a mirror for Rhoda's guilt and John's bereavement while the character drama remains central.
Rhoda's drunken driving causes the deaths of John's pregnant wife and infant son, shaping every later choice.
The newly discovered Earth 2 is described as a synchronized mirror of the protagonists' world.
The film juxtaposes the visible planet in the sky with spare locations, personal encounters, and Rhoda's janitorial work.
Films like Another Earth, and why
Solaris
shared speculative premise, grief, guilt, and intimate philosophical drama
The One I Love
shared parallel-world science fiction, emotional trauma, and melancholic atmosphere
The Discovery
shared low-budget science fiction, moral consequence, and romantic uncertainty
Movie Details
- Director
- Mike Cahill
- Release Date
- 2011-07-22
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1876)
Cast
- Brit Marling
- William Mapother
- Matthew-Lee Erlbach
- Meggan Lennon
- AJ Diana
- Kumar Pallana
- Bruce Colbert
- Paul S. Mezey
- Ana Valle
- Jeffrey Goldenberg
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Another Earth about?
- A remorseful young woman pursues redemption and a possible second chance when a mirror Earth appears above her own.
- What is Another Earth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Another Earth as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Another Earth violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Another Earth as mild.
- What did critics think of Another Earth?
- Critics broadly found the film ambitious and thought-provoking, especially in its fusion of intimate human drama with a provocative parallel-Earth premise.
- Which films are like Another Earth?
- Films with a similar feel include Solaris, The One I Love, and The Discovery.
- How long is Another Earth?
- Another Earth runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Another Earth?
- In United States, Another Earth streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
