Project Hail Mary

Name: Project Hail Mary
Director: Phil Lord
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 2026-03-15
Rating: 8.173

March 15, 2026· 2h 37m

Science Fiction Adventure

Directed by

Phil Lord Christopher Miller

Cast

Ryan Gosling James Ortiz Sandra Hüller Lionel Boyce Milana Vayntrub Ken Leung +23 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.2

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.2

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

7 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Grace's ultimate sacrifice

9.5at 2h 10m

Lowest Moment

Grace is forced aboard

5.8at 49m

Biggest Swing

From the contrived forced boarding sequence to the emotionally powerful first contact with Rocky, representing a shift from plot convenience criticism to genuine character connection praise

Project Hail Mary delivers a mixed but ultimately rewarding experience, with reviewers praising Ryan Gosling's charismatic performance and the genuinely moving friendship with Rocky, while criticizing convenient plot devices in the setup. The film's emotional peaks, particularly Grace's sacrifice and the alien friendship, elevated it above its structural shortcomings to create a memorable sci-fi experience.

7 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb