The Black Hole (1979)
Overview
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Where to watch The Black Hole
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Black Hole in 45 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Black Hole about?
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans. The Black Hole is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Action movie, released on 1979-12-19, runtime 98 minutes.
Is The Black Hole worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Black Hole 5.8 out of 10 from 584 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Black Hole?
In the United States, The Black Hole streams on Disney Plus 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
Gary Nelson
Cast
- Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt
- Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant
- Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland
- Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer
- Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Kate McCrae
- Ernest Borgnine as Harry Booth
- Tom McLoughlin as Captain S.T.A.R.
- Roddy McDowall as V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
- Slim Pickens as B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
- Gary Nelson as Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
- Steven Banks as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
- Don Lewis as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
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Sources
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