Space Station 76
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| Directed by | Jack Plotnick |
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| Cinematography | Robert Brinkmann |
| Edited by | Sharon Rutter |
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Rival Pictures |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (international rights)[1] |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Space Station 76 is a 2014 American science fiction black comedy film, directed by Jack Plotnick, and co-written by Plotnick, Jennifer Elise Cox, Sam Pancake, Kali Rocha, and Michael Stoyanov.[1]
This is the first film directed by Plotnick.[2] He developed the script through improvisation sessions at his home with some of his favorite actors.[2] The film was released in select theaters on September 19, 2014 then through Video-On-Demand beginning September 30, 2014.
Plot
A dark comedy film about seemingly idyllic relationships deconstructed against the backdrop of a retro-stylish future on a space station.
Cast
- Patrick Wilson as Captain Glenn, whose struggle with his homosexuality caused his break up with Daniel, and then his alcoholism.
- Liv Tyler as Jessica, the new co-pilot and replacement for Daniel, putting her at odds with Glenn, but she develops a close relationship with Sunshine and Ted.
- Matt Bomer as Ted, the mechanic, unhappily married to Misty, with a robotic right hand and an ambition to leave the ship.
- Marisa Coughlan as Misty, the ship's nutritionist and a narcissist who is threatened by Jessica's presence on the ship.
- Kylie Rogers as Sunshine, Ted's and Misty's daughter, who is sensitive and loves animals.
- Kali Rocha as Donna
- Jerry O'Connell as Steve
- Keir Dullea Mr. Marlowe
- Victor Togunde as James
- Sam Pancake as Saul
- Michael Stoyanov as Dr. Bot, the on-board, robotic psychologist, whose main method of treatment is prescribing Valium and other drugs.
- Katherine Ann McGregor as Janice
- Julia E. L. Wood as Susan
- Ryan Gaul as Chuck
- Matthew Morrison as Daniel, Glenn's former co-pilot and boyfriend who broke up with him for his being closeted.
- Anna Sophia Berglund as the Space Angel
- Melodi Hallenback as herself
- Jack Plotnick (uncredited) as Voice of Space Station 76
Music
Todd Rundgren wrote and performed four songs for the film. Rundgren was Liv Tyler's stepfather after she was born in 1977.[3]
Release
Space Station 76 premiered on March 8, 2014, at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.[1] before being given a limited release on September 19, 2014. The film was released via VOD and DVD on September 30, 2014.
Marketing
The first trailer was released on July 21, 2014.[4]
Reception
The film currently holds a 65% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 23 reviews, with 43% of the Top Critics writing positive reviews.[5] Metacritic scores the film 49% based on 10 reviews.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 SXSW Sci-Fi Film 'Space Station 76' Acquired by Sony Pictures Worldwide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BWW Interviews: Patrick Wilson and Jack Plotnick Talk Quirkiness of Space Station 76
- ↑ "imdb - Music for Space Station 76". Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ↑ Labrecque, Jeff (July 21, 2014). "Video: Patrick Wilson and Liv Tyler revisit the 1970s in 'Space Station 76'". ew.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Space Station 76". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ "Space Station 76 (2014): Reviews". Metacritic.