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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets(2017)

2h 17mAdventure, Science Fiction, ActionFrench
6.6/10
8,022 user ratings

A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

Overview

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Director

Luc Besson

Studio

Belga Films

Budget

$177M

Revenue

$226M

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Cast

Dane DeHaan

Dane DeHaan

as Valerian

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

as Laureline

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

as Commander Arün Filitt

Rihanna

Rihanna

as Bubble

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

as Jolly the Pimp

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

as Defence Minister

Kris Wu

Kris Wu

as Sergeant Neza

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

as President of the World State Federation

John Goodman

John Goodman

as Igon Siruss (voice)

Elizabeth Debicki

Elizabeth Debicki

as Emperor Haban-Limaï (voice)

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

as General Okto Bar

Ola Rapace

Ola Rapace

as Major Gibson

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2017

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

French

Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$177M

Box Office

$226M

Production Companies

Belga Films • River Road Entertainment • Grive Productions

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What is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets about?

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Who directed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets was directed by Luc Besson and released in 2017. It is a adventure, science fiction, action film.

How long is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

Who stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?

The cast of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets includes Dane DeHaan as Valerian, Cara Delevingne as Laureline, Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt, Rihanna as Bubble, Ethan Hawke as Jolly the Pimp and more.

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