Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

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A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.

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.

Released: 2017-07-19
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Runtime: 2h 17m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 8,319 votes

Directed by Luc Besson.

Top cast

Dane DeHaan as Valerian
Cara Delevingne as Laureline
Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt
Rihanna as Bubble
Ethan Hawke as Jolly the Pimp
Herbie Hancock as Defence Minister
Kris Wu as Sergeant Neza
Rutger Hauer as President of the World State Federation
John Goodman as Igon Siruss (voice)
Elizabeth Debicki as Emperor Haban-Limaï (voice)

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Where to watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

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