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The Cold Equations

4.419961h 32mMovieActionScience FictionThriller

Lieutenant John Barton is sent on a special mission to deliver a special vaccine to a distant mining colony. He is infuriated to find Lee, a stowaway aboard his spacecraft. Barton has only enough fuel to carry himself and his precious…

DirectorPeter Geiger
WritersStephen Berger·Peter Geiger
ProducersYoram Barzilai·Jana Sue Memel

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Cast · Directed by Peter Geiger

BCBilly Campbell
Billy Campbell
John Barton
PMPoppy Montgomery
Poppy Montgomery
Lee Cross
DRDaniel Roebuck
Daniel Roebuck
Mitch
WMWilliam R. Moses
William R. Moses
Adrian Cross
JPJohn Prosky
John Prosky
Markham
AHAlbert Hall
Albert Hall
Captain Keynes
HSHeidi Swedberg
Heidi Swedberg
Board Member
DCDerk Cheetwood
Derk Cheetwood
Corporal
NMNicki Micheaux
Nicki Micheaux
Ground Controller

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The Cold Equations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cold Equations?

The Cold Equations is streaming on Howdy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Cold Equations on Netflix?

No, The Cold Equations is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Howdy and Hoopla.

Is The Cold Equations on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Cold Equations isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Howdy and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Cold Equations for free?

The Cold Equations is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.