Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

6.6 / 10 2017 2h 17mPG-13 English
AdventureScience FictionAction

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Dane DeHaan

Dane DeHaan

Valerian

Lead
Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

Laureline

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Commander Arün Filitt

Rihanna

Rihanna

Bubble

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Jolly the Pimp

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Defence Minister

Kris Wu

Kris Wu

Sergeant Neza

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

President of the World State Federation

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Luc Besson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker