The Verdict
"Mickey 17finds Bong Joon Ho returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core, proving along the way that you can never have too many Robert Pattisons."
"The satirically saucyMickey 17eschews subtlety and embraces a convoluted plot that even when it drags, it's still weird and interesting."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Mickey 17 is a visionary Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller film directed by the acclaimed Bong Joon Ho (Dede Gardner). Released in theaters on Mar 7, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film features a runtime of 2h 17m.
The story follows mickey 17, known as an "expendable," goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. Leading the cast are star performers Bong Joon Ho, Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Language Throughout|Drug Material|Sexual Content|Violent Content, Mickey 17 delivers a Dolby Digital audio experience presented in a Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Mickey 17finds Bong Joon Ho returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core, proving along the way that you can never have too many Robert Pattisons."
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Critic Reviews
"Bong Joon Ho’s playful adaptation of Edward Ashton's novel is delightfully odd and overtly political."
"I feel like this movie was made by a Bong Joon-ho admirer who wanted to make a pastiche of Bong Joon-ho movies, but it's just not as good as the other ones."
"I assume this works as a narrative for a book -- not so much as a narrative for cinema."
"Oh Mickey, you’re so fine … just not as fine as most previous pics from Bong Joon Ho."
"Bong Joon-ho’s style oozes all over the film as his lens becomes the perfect canvas for a masterful performance from Robert Pattinson. A genuinely funny film, with all the high concept thematic storytelling you have come to expect from Bong."
"“Mickey 17” is a hilarious, dark science-fiction comedy from Bong Joon Ho that explores the same themes of social inequality that he dramatized in his Academy Award-winning “Parasite.”"
Audience Reviews
Severely underrated movie. Some people love it, others absolutely hate it. I’m one of the former. I didn’t know anything about this movie, I just went in with a fruit bowl and a dream, this movie was genuinely good. Personally very different to anything I’ve watched recently, sure some moments don’t make sense but it’s just a movie I went in with 0 expectations and left very satisfied.
Potential, failed to deliver
I really like this movie and I got to see an acting side of his I really liked. It's a good movie.
Not sure if I should read the book for some more context. It made sense and I got the message but it felt like it needed more. Maybe if I read the book and watch it again I’ll like it more than I did at first.
Stupid. Can't really say anything else Left early.
Robert Pattinson is my favorite actor and he doesn't miss, hope he does another movie with this director (Parasite)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mickey 17 released?
Mickey 17 hit theaters on Mar 7, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Apr 8, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 17m. It falls under the Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Digital.
Who is the director of Mickey 17?
The movie is directed by Bong Joon Ho. The script was penned by Bong Joon Ho.
Who are the main actors in Mickey 17?
The top billed cast includes:
- Bong Joon Ho as Director
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha
- Steven Yeun as Timo
- Toni Collette as Ylfa
Why is Mickey 17 rated R?
It is rated R (Language Throughout|Drug Material|Sexual Content|Violent Content)
Which studio produced the movie?
Mickey 17 was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About the movie
NEWMickey 17, known as an "expendable," goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.
- Director
- Bong Joon Ho
- Producers
- Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Bong Joon Ho, Choi Dooho
- Screenwriter
- Bong Joon Ho
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genre
- Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
- Release Date
- Mar 7, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Digital
- Aspect Ratio
- Flat (1.85:1)