Space Oddity

Alex McAllister is a man fascinated by outer space who secures a spot in a privately funded program to colonize Mars. Although he is prepared to leave Earth permanently, his resolve is tested when he begins a romance with a woman named Daisy. This unexpected relationship forces him to choose between his lifelong ambition of space travel and his feelings for her.

The film was directed by Kyra Sedgwick and marks the first of two directed works listed in her career. The screenplay was written by Rebecca Banner. The cast features Kyle Allen as Alex, Alexandra Shipp as Daisy, and Kevin Bacon as Jeff McAllister, with supporting roles played by Carrie Preston, Madeline Brewer, and Simon Helberg.

Released in 2023 in the United States, this blend of comedy, drama, romance, and science fiction has a runtime of 94 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,900 votes and a 6/10 rating on TMDB from 69 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 based on 27 reviews.