The American Astronaut

The American Astronaut

Space is a lonely town

Directed by Cory McAbee

Produced by BNS Productions, Commodore Films

200191 min6.8 / 10

A deliberately absurdist space-western musical that prioritizes surreal spectacle and irreverent humor over narrative coherence or emotional depth.

Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl. Including music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show, this film began life as a live show with a loyal following.

Questions people ask

  • Is The American Astronaut scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The American Astronaut sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The American Astronaut violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The American Astronaut end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The American Astronaut easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

82/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity94

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Same Mood as The American Astronaut

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The American Astronaut, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The American Astronaut, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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