Movie

Approaching the Unknown

★ 5.3(333)20161h 30m

Approaching the Unknown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Director: Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Release date: 2016-06-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $10,232
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rooftop Films

Approaching the Unknown — trailer

About Approaching the Unknown

Approaching the Unknown is a 2016 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg, starring Mark Strong, Luke Wilson and Sanaa Lathan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 333 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Approaching the Unknown in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.

Cast

Mark Strong

Captain William D. Stanaforth

Luke Wilson

Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)

Sanaa Lathan

Captain Emily Maddox

Anders Danielsen Lie

Greenstreet

Charles Baker

Captain Frank Worsely

Bettina Skye

Nasa Technician

Nancy Rubel

Mission Control Technician (uncredited)

Joe James

Security Guard

Themes & keywords

planet marsspace travelspace missionspace

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Approaching the Unknown in Germany?+

In Germany, Approaching the Unknown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Approaching the Unknown on Netflix?+

Approaching the Unknown is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Approaching the Unknown?+

Approaching the Unknown has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Approaching the Unknown?+

Approaching the Unknown stars Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie and Charles Baker.

When did Approaching the Unknown come out?+

Approaching the Unknown is a 2016 movie directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg.

What genre is Approaching the Unknown?+

Approaching the Unknown is Thriller, Drama and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Approaching the Unknown?+

Approaching the Unknown was directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg.