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Approaching the Unknown

5.220161h 30mRMovieThrillerDramaScience Fiction

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.

DirectorMark Elijah Rosenberg
WriterMark Elijah Rosenberg
ProducersMark Roberts·Jason Michael Berman

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg

MSMark Strong
Mark Strong
Captain William D. Stanaforth
LWLuke Wilson
Luke Wilson
Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)
SLSanaa Lathan
Sanaa Lathan
Captain Emily Maddox
ALAnders Danielsen Lie
Anders Danielsen Lie
Greenstreet
CBCharles Baker
Charles Baker
Captain Frank Worsely
BSBettina Skye
Bettina Skye
Nasa Technician
NR
Nancy Rubel
Mission Control Technician (uncredited)
JJ
Joe James
Security Guard

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Approaching the Unknown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Approaching the Unknown?

Approaching the Unknown isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Approaching the Unknown on Netflix?

No, Approaching the Unknown is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Approaching the Unknown on Amazon Prime Video?

Approaching the Unknown isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Approaching the Unknown for free?

Approaching the Unknown isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.