Approaching the Unknown
Synopsis
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.
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Approaching the Unknown Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Mark Strong, Luke Wilson Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Trieste Science+Fiction Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Elijah Rosenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Elijah Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Paul Damian Hogan
- Original Title
- Approaching the Unknown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Rooftop Films, 3311 Productions, Loveless, TideRock Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Paul Damian Hogan
Adam Newport-Berra
Marc Vives, David Barker, Darrin Navarro
Mark Roberts, Josh Penn, Jason Michael Berman, Thomas B. Fore, Matthew Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Roberts
Producer
Anney Perrine
Costume Design
Adam Newport-Berra
Director of Photography
Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Director
Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Screenplay
Paul Damian Hogan
Original Music Composer
Steven Brower
Production Design
Josh Penn
Producer
Marc Vives
Editor
Jason Michael Berman
Producer
David Barker
Editor
Thomas B. Fore
Producer
Matthew Parker
Producer
Jason Patnode
Visual Effects Supervisor
Catherine Tate
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Approaching the Unknown
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What is Approaching the Unknown about?
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.
Who directed Approaching the Unknown?
Approaching the Unknown was directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg.
Who stars in Approaching the Unknown?
The principal cast of Approaching the Unknown includes Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie, Charles Baker.
When was Approaching the Unknown released and how long is it?
Approaching the Unknown was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Approaching the Unknown make at the box office?
Approaching the Unknown grossed $10K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Approaching the Unknown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Approaching the Unknown was composed by Paul Damian Hogan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Approaching the Unknown?
Approaching the Unknown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).