Meteor
It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules" but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR who have also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Meteor
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
- Release Date: 1979-10-19
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Rating: 5.091/10 (148 votes)
- Budget: $16,000,000
- Revenue: $12,600,000
- Production Companies: American International Pictures, Meteor Joint Venture, Palladium Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0808
- Languages: English, French, Russian
Cast & Crew
Sean Connery
as Paul Bradley
Natalie Wood
as Tatiana Donskaya
Karl Malden
as Harry Sherwood
Brian Keith
as Dr. Dubov
Martin Landau
as General Adlon
Trevor Howard
as Sir Michael Hughes
Richard Dysart
as Secretary of Defense
Henry Fonda
as The President
Joseph Campanella
as General Easton
Bo Brundin
as Rolf Manheim
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Trailers & Clips
METEOR Original Trailer [1979] 4K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meteor?▼
Meteor is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1979-10-19.
Who are the main actors in Meteor?▼
The main cast includes Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Martin Landau, .
Where can I watch Meteor online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Meteor is available.
Is Meteor based on a true story?▼
It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!
What is the IMDb rating of Meteor?▼
Meteor has an IMDb rating of 5.091/10 based on 148 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Meteor?▼
The movie had a production budget of $16,000,000 and earned $12,600,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Meteor?▼
The soundtrack was composed by American International Pictures, Meteor Joint Venture, Palladium Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Meteor filmed?▼
Meteor was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Meteor?▼
The total runtime of Meteor is 107 minutes.
Is Meteor suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Meteor?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Meteor.
Does Meteor have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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