Approaching the Unknown

14
1h 30m
2016
5.3 /10 (322)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2016-06-03

Top Billed 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

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