The Space Between Us Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Described as a “Romeo & Juliet” story that centers on the first human born on Mars.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant. Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot – an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing.

While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he’s never known, Gardner begins an online friendship with a street smart girl in Colorado named Tulsa. When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he’s eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read about on Mars – from the most simple to the extraordinary. But once his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner’s organs can’t withstand Earth’s atmosphere.

Eager to find his father, Gardner escapes the team of scientists and joins with Tulsa on a race against time to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be, and where he belongs in the universe.

Cited as official plot version from stxentertainment.com

Adventure Sci-Fi Teen

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Space Between Us.

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  Gary Oldman

  Parthenope, The Hitman's Bodyguard

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  Carla Gugino

  Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, Heads of State

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  Asa Butterfield

  Then Came You, Nanny McPhee Returns

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  Britt Robertson

  Scream 4, The Merry Gentlemen

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  Janet Montgomery

  10 Things I Hate About Life, Our Idiot Brother

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  BD Wong

  Jurassic World Dominion, Gremlins: The Wild Batch

Crew Behind the Film

The The Space Between Us behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Peter Chelsom last directed A Sudden Case of Christmas and Berlin, I Love You. The film's writer Allan Loeb last wrote The Only Living Boy in New York and Collateral Beauty.

Director

Peter Chelsom

Screenwriter

Allan Loeb

Producer

Richard B. Lewis

Production Details

What we know about the The Space Between Us movie production.

Key Facts

• Executive producers are Allan Loeb, Steven Pearl and Doug Urbanski, with Gabrielle Jerou co-producing.
• "This is a unique, well-crafted personal story set against an expansive landscape, and we are thrilled to be a part of this film and work with this enormously talented cast," said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of the STX Entertainment Motion Picture Group. "The film has a completely authentic voice and the kinds of nuanced characters who are distinctive and truly memorable. We were drawn in by this story and its universal themes of longing for community and love. We can't wait to begin shooting with Peter Chelsom and Richard Lewis, and the entire production team.

Production Updates for The Space Between Us

Jan 2017

Completed

Changed The Space Between Us movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Wrapped principal photography, per STX Entertainment press release.

Sep 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Set to start production September 2015.

Jul 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. STX is aiming to keep the project on track to go into production this fall.

Aug 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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