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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

“A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.”

★ 6.7(8,102)20172h 17m

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is available to rent or buy on Neon TV, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Luc Besson
Release date: 2017-07-19
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: French
Box office: $225,973,340
Budget: $177,200,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Belga Films

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets — trailer

About Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a 2017 movie in the Adventure, Science Fiction and Action genres, directed by Luc Besson, starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne and Clive Owen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 8,102 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Cast

Dane DeHaan

Valerian

Cara Delevingne

Laureline

Clive Owen

Commander Arün Filitt

Rihanna

Bubble

Ethan Hawke

Jolly the Pimp

Herbie Hancock

Defence Minister

Kris Wu

Sergeant Neza

Rutger Hauer

President of the World State Federation

John Goodman

Igon Siruss (voice)

Elizabeth Debicki

Emperor Haban-Limaï (voice)

Sam Spruell

General Okto Bar

Ola Rapace

Major Gibson

Themes & keywords

futureshapeshiftingspace travelutopiabased on comicalienalien planetenergyalien abductiongenocideparallel worldpolitical intrigue pacifistspace operamilitary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is available to rent or buy on Neon TV, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets on Netflix?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna and Ethan Hawke.

When did Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets come out?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a 2017 movie directed by Luc Besson.

What genre is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is Adventure, Science Fiction and Action film.

Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?+

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was directed by Luc Besson.