Capricorn One (1977)
Overview
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.
Where to watch Capricorn One
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shout! Factory | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | ITVX | BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Galactic Stream | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | Shadowz | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, FlixOlé | — | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Capricorn One in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Capricorn One about?
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden. Capricorn One is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction movie, released on 1977-12-10, runtime 123 minutes.
Is Capricorn One worth watching?
TMDB users rate Capricorn One 6.8 out of 10 from 540 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Capricorn One?
In the United States, Capricorn One streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Shout! Factory and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Hyams
Cast
- Elliott Gould as Robert Caulfield
- James Brolin as Col. Charles Brubaker
- Brenda Vaccaro as Kay Brubaker
- Sam Waterston as Lt. Col. Peter Willis
- O. J. Simpson as Cmdr. John Walker
- Hal Holbrook as Dr. James Kelloway
- Karen Black as Judy Drinkwater
- Telly Savalas as Albain
- David Huddleston as Hollis Peaker
- David Doyle as Walter Loughlin
- Lee Bryant as Sharon Willis
- Denise Nicholas as Betty Walker
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from Capricorn One on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.