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Cosmos

2019 · 128 min

A patient, talky puzzle that builds quiet wonder and dread from radio static, late nights and three friends chasing an impossible signal.

Directed by
Zander Weaver, Elliot Weaver
Genres
Science fiction, Mystery
Starring
Arjun Singh Panam, Joshua Ford, Tom England
Tagline
Only they will hear. Only they will believe.
Overview
Three astronomers accidentally intercept what they believe to be a signal from a distant alien civilization, but the truth is even more incredible than any of them could have imagined.

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Stream in the UK
  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Zander Weaver, Elliot Weaver
Genres
Science fiction, Mystery
Starring
Arjun Singh Panam, Joshua Ford, Tom England
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • science
  • friendship
  • exploration
  • conspiracy
Places
  • countryside
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
science fiction, mystery
Directed by
Zander Weaver, Elliot Weaver
Written by
Zander Weaver, Elliot Weaver
Starring
Arjun Singh Panam, Joshua Ford, Tom England
Music
Chris Davey
Runtime
128 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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