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The Wild Blue Yonder

6.020051h 21mMovieScience FictionDocumentaryDrama

An alien narrates the story of his dying planet, his and his people's visitations to Earth and Earth's self-made demise, while human astronauts in space are attempting to find an alternate planet for surviving humans to live on.

DirectorWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog
ProducerAndré Singer

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Cast · Directed by Werner Herzog

BDBrad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Alien
DW
Donald Williams
Astronaut Commander
EB
Ellen Baker
Astronaut physician
FCFranklin Chang-Diaz
Franklin Chang-Diaz
Astronaut Plasma Physicist
SL
Shannon Lucid
Astronaut biochemist
MM
Michael McCulley
Astronaut pilot
RD
Roger Diehl
Mathematician
ML
Martin Lo
Mathematician
TS
Ted Sweetser
Mathematician

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The Wild Blue Yonder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wild Blue Yonder?

The Wild Blue Yonder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wild Blue Yonder on Netflix?

No, The Wild Blue Yonder is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Wild Blue Yonder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Wild Blue Yonder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Wild Blue Yonder for free?

The Wild Blue Yonder is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.