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Is Project Hail Mary (2026) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Project Hail Mary? 157 min. Project Hail Mary (2026) has a TMDB audience score of 8.6/10 from 8,529 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a science fiction and adventure film rated PG-13, 157 min. In the US it is on Prime Video, MGM Plus with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.
Tagline: Believe in the Hail Mary.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.6/10 (8,529 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Science Fiction, Adventure |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Length | 157 min |
| Release | 2026-03-15 |
| Themes TMDB tags | friendship, coma, based on novel or book, bravery, sun, language barrier |
| People | Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, MGM Plus |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 8,529 voters landed at 8.6/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, MGM Plus)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 157 min
If you like it, try
- Solaris (2002), TMDB 6.0/10
- Stowaway (2021), TMDB 6.0/10
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), TMDB 7.4/10
- Interstellar (2014), TMDB 8.5/10
Questions
Is Project Hail Mary worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 8,529 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Project Hail Mary?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, MGM Plus with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Project Hail Mary?
157 min.
What is Project Hail Mary rated?
It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.
Who is in Project Hail Mary?
Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.