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The Astronaut

5.919721h 13mNRMovieDramaTV MovieScience Fiction

An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the…

DirectorRobert Michael Lewis
WritersCharles Kuenstle·Robert Biheller
ProducerHarve Bennett

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Cast · Directed by Robert Michael Lewis

JCJackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper
Kurt Anderson
MMMonte Markham
Monte Markham
Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
RARichard Anderson
Richard Anderson
Dr. Wylie
RLRobert Lansing
Robert Lansing
John Phillips
SCSusan Clark
Susan Clark
Gail Randolph
JLJohn Lupton
John Lupton
Don Masters
WBWalter Brooke
Walter Brooke
Tom Everett
JSJames B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Astronaut Higgins
PKPaul Kent
Paul Kent
Carl Samuels
LL
Loretta Leversee
Toni Scott
RD
Ray Dimas
Freddie
PGPatsy Garrett
Patsy Garrett
Boy's Mother

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The Astronaut — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Astronaut?

The Astronaut isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Astronaut on Netflix?

No, The Astronaut is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Astronaut on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Astronaut isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Astronaut for free?

The Astronaut isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Astronaut?

The Astronaut hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 26, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.