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2026 / Science Fiction / Directed by Phil Lord Christopher Miller
Hope is a powerful propulsion system.
What is Project Hail Mary about?
Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher, wakes up on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. He must work with an alien named Rocky to save humanity from an astrophage infection.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film follows Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher who wakes up on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there.
World
The story takes place in a near-future setting where scientists have discovered an alien microbe, called astrophage, infecting the Sun.
Pressure
Ryland Grace and Rocky must work together to save humanity from the astrophage infection that could cause catastrophic global cooling.
Craft
The film features a blend of practical and visual effects, with a mix of IMAX and non-IMAX presentations.
Viewing Note
The film is a heartwarming and thrilling space odyssey with a strong focus on problem-solving and intellectual humility.
A thought to take with you.
Grace must work out both the external problem and his own place in it. Cooperation with Rocky makes uncertainty a shared task rather than something a lone expert can eliminate. Watch the difference between knowing a scientific method and knowing whom to trust while using it.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for problem-solving and unfamiliar cooperation in a space-survival premise, rather than for a military conflict between humans and aliens.
Sources & scope
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