Astronaut (2019)

Astronaut
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Synopsis

Angus, a lonely widower, has his long-extinguished dream to become an astronaut reignited when a national competition is announced. The prize? One ticket for a trip to space! Way over the age-limit, Angus alters his birthdate so he can enter the competition. Against all odds, but with help coming from his dysfunctional family, he must battle against preconceptions, ill health and time, to win the ticket and take the trip of his dreams.

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Amazon VOD:Amazon
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 26th, 2019 (Limited) by Quiver
International Releases: March 20th, 2020 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
October 15th, 2020 (Limited) (Germany)
Video Release: July 26th, 2019 by Vertical Entertainment
Running Time: 91 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Aqute Media, Buck Productions, JA Productions
Production Countries: Canada
Languages: English

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Territory Release
Date
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Opening
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Germany 10/15/2020 $0000$0
United Kingdom 3/20/2020 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

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Leading Cast

Richard Dreyfuss    Angus

Supporting Cast

Lyriq Bent    Jim
Krista Bridges    Molly
Richie Lawrence    Barney
Graham Greene    Len
Colm Feore    Marcus
Art Hindle    Joe
Joan Gregson    Frannie
Jennifer Phipps    Alice
Shelagh McLeod    Ventura Medical Evaluator

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Shelagh McLeod    Director
Shelagh McLeod    Screenwriter
Harry Cherniak    Co-Producer
Sean Buckley    Producer
Jessica Adams    Producer
Jeff Sackman    Executive Producer
Berry Meyerowitz    Executive Producer
Richard Dreyfuss    Executive Producer
Lyriq Bent    Executive Producer
Crystal Silden    Costume Designer
Helen Kotsonis    Production Designer
A.A. Scott Mclellan    Director of Photography
Tiffany Beaudin    Editor
Virginia Kilbertus    Composer

Limited and VOD Releases: Staying Grounded

July 26th, 2019

The Ground Beneath My Feet

It is an interesting week on the limited release front as there are four films that are earning 100% positive reviews, including three documentaries. I think this level of competition might be too much for any of them to thrive. Additionally, the only non-documentary to earn perfect reviews so far is The Ground Beneath My Feet, a foreign-language film. More...


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Synopsis

Angus, a lonely widower, has his long-extinguished dream to become an astronaut reignited when a national competition is announced. The prize? One ticket for a trip to space! Way over the age-limit, Angus alters his birthdate so he can enter the competition. Against all odds, but with help coming from his dysfunctional family, he must battle against preconceptions, ill health and time, to win the ticket and take the trip of his dreams.

Metrics

Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 26th, 2019 (Limited) by Quiver
International Releases: March 20th, 2020 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
October 15th, 2020 (Limited) (Germany)
Video Release: July 26th, 2019 by Vertical Entertainment
Running Time: 91 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Aqute Media, Buck Productions, JA Productions
Production Countries: Canada
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Richard Dreyfuss    Angus

Supporting Cast

Lyriq Bent    Jim
Krista Bridges    Molly
Richie Lawrence    Barney
Graham Greene    Len
Colm Feore    Marcus
Art Hindle    Joe
Joan Gregson    Frannie
Jennifer Phipps    Alice
Shelagh McLeod    Ventura Medical Evaluator

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Shelagh McLeod    Director
Shelagh McLeod    Screenwriter
Harry Cherniak    Co-Producer
Sean Buckley    Producer
Jessica Adams    Producer
Jeff Sackman    Executive Producer
Berry Meyerowitz    Executive Producer
Richard Dreyfuss    Executive Producer
Lyriq Bent    Executive Producer
Crystal Silden    Costume Designer
Helen Kotsonis    Production Designer
A.A. Scott Mclellan    Director of Photography
Tiffany Beaudin    Editor
Virginia Kilbertus    Composer

Limited and VOD Releases: Staying Grounded

July 26th, 2019

The Ground Beneath My Feet

It is an interesting week on the limited release front as there are four films that are earning 100% positive reviews, including three documentaries. I think this level of competition might be too much for any of them to thrive. Additionally, the only non-documentary to earn perfect reviews so far is The Ground Beneath My Feet, a foreign-language film. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Germany 10/15/2020 $0000$0
United Kingdom 3/20/2020 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.