Project Hail Mary
A lone astronaut races to avert an extinction-level catastrophe, finding unexpected partnership in the depths of space.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- hopeful
- witty
- wonder-filled
- family movie night
- science fiction marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ryland Grace attempts to save Earth while an alien friendship transforms the mission from solitary survival into shared problem-solving.
The plot explicitly hinges on a language barrier between the astronaut and the alien Rocky.
Critics specifically praise the eye-popping production design, creature design, and puppetry work.
The film blends space-mission danger, scientific ingenuity, humor, and an uplifting emotional register.
Films like Project Hail Mary, and why
The Martian
shared science fiction adventure, accessible humor, alien friendship, and optimistic humanism
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
shared family-friendly space adventure, childlike wonder, alien encounter, and heartfelt companionship
Galaxy Quest
shared comedic science fiction adventure, ensemble problem-solving, and affectionate genre homage
Interstellar
shared astronaut isolation, technical survival challenges, and emotionally intense space exploration
Movie Details
- Directors
- Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
- Release Date
- 2026-03-15
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Rating
- 8.6 / 10 (8052)
Cast
- Ryan Gosling
- Sandra Hüller
- James Ortiz
- Lionel Boyce
- Milana Vayntrub
- Ken Leung
- Priya Kansara
- Mia Soteriou
- Annelle Olaleye
- Maya Eva Hosein
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Project Hail Mary about?
- A lone astronaut races to avert an extinction-level catastrophe, finding unexpected partnership in the depths of space.
- What is Project Hail Mary like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Project Hail Mary as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Project Hail Mary violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Project Hail Mary as mild.
- Which films are like Project Hail Mary?
- Films with a similar feel include The Martian, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Galaxy Quest, and Interstellar.
- How long is Project Hail Mary?
- Project Hail Mary runs 157 minutes.
- Where can I watch Project Hail Mary?
- In United States, Project Hail Mary streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
