Spaceman

Spaceman

movie

R, 2024, Adventure, Drama

WISE
42%

WISE Score

50

Avg. Tomatometer

Adam Sandler talks to a giant spider in space about his failing marriage. It's as slow and depressing as it sounds.

IMDb5.7
RT Critics50%
MC55
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Spaceman has an interesting premise—lonely astronaut, giant alien spider, marriage on the rocks—but it squanders it with glacial pacing and endless introspection. The ratings tell the story: 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 5.7 on IMDb, 3/5 on Letterboxd. Most viewers find it boring.

The emotional content is heavy and sad—this is not a fun space adventure. It's a slow meditation on regret and isolation that never quite lands. Adam Sandler is trying, but the script gives him little to work with beyond mopey monologues.

For families, this is a hard pass unless you have a patient, introspective teen who loves slow sci-fi. Even then, there are better options. It's not unsafe or inappropriate, just tedious and depressing. Skip it unless you're really curious about Sandler's dramatic work or you're a completist for space movies.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media suggests 14+, and that feels right—the themes of marital regret and existential loneliness are too abstract and heavy for younger kids. Honestly, even older teens might find it dull. This is really for adults who enjoy slow, contemplative sci-fi, and even then, it's a tough sell.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
58

A contemplative film about isolation, marriage strain, and existential loneliness. The emotional tone is melancholic and heavy—an astronaut grappling with his failing marriage while alone in space. No overt toxicity or cruelty, but the pacing is slow and the mood is deeply sad. Not uplifting or modeling positive relationships in a way that feels healthy for younger viewers.

Imaginative
62

The premise—a giant ancient spider creature discovered in a spaceship—has imaginative potential, but execution is ponderous and talky rather than visually inventive. More philosophical conversation than wonder or exploration. The creature design might spark curiosity, but the film leans hard into navel-gazing introspection rather than creative world-building.

Safe
72

Common Sense Media rates it 14+, suggesting some mature themes but nothing graphic. No reports of gore, nudity, or shocking violence in the synopsis or ratings context. The content appears to be emotionally heavy (marital breakdown, loneliness) rather than physically unsafe. Some younger teens might find the themes unsettling, but it's not a jump-scare or trauma-inducing experience.

Enriching
48

The film aims for introspective, philosophical territory—examining isolation, regret, and human connection—but with a 50% critic score, 5.7 IMDb rating, and 3/5 Letterboxd, it clearly misses the mark for most viewers. It's slow, lacks narrative momentum, and doesn't deliver meaningful insight or emotional payoff. More tedious than thought-provoking.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • The concept—discovering an ancient alien creature during a solo space mission—has genuine sci-fi intrigue
  • Could spark conversations about loneliness, regret, and what matters in relationships
  • Visually competent space cinematography if you're into slow-burn atmosphere
  • Adam Sandler in serious mode, if you're curious about his dramatic range
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What to Watch For

  • Glacially slow pacing—this is a meditation, not an adventure, and most viewers find it boring
  • Heavy emotional content around marriage breakdown and isolation that younger teens might find depressing
  • The spider creature might be unsettling for kids who startle easily, though it's not horror
  • Low entertainment value despite interesting premise—ratings across the board are mediocre

Conversation Starters

  • "If you were alone in space for six months, what would you miss most about home?"
  • "Do you think the spider was real or just in his head? What makes you think that?"
  • "Why do you think people sometimes need to be far away to figure out what they really want?"
  • "Would you want to talk to an alien if you met one, even if it looked scary?"

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