Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho returns with his latest cinematic venture, Mickey 17, featuring Robert Pattinson, known for his roles in Twilight and The Batman. In this film, Pattinson takes on the role of an "expendable," a character repeatedly sent into dangerous situations only to be cloned and sent back time and again. Fans of Pattinson might draw parallels between Mickey and Cedric Diggory, a character he wishes to give a "second chance at life," reflecting the theme of the movie.
IGN's Siddhant Adlakha describes Mickey 17 as a sci-fi comedy with a dark undertone, delving into philosophical questions. He notes, "Mickey 17 is confrontational by virtue of its pessimism, transforming a mostly straightforward novel into a stark reflection of how the current political moment came to be – albeit without letting anyone (least of all, those of us at the mercy of these larger forces) off the hook for our own transgressions." This review suggests a deep and thought-provoking narrative beneath the film's surface.
If you're eager to see Mickey 17, here's how you can catch it in theaters or plan for its streaming release.
Mickey 17 has just been released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:
Mickey 17 will eventually be available for streaming on Max, as it is distributed by Warner Bros., which owns the Max streaming platform. Looking at recent Warner Bros. releases, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice took three months to arrive on Max after its theatrical debut, while Joker: Folie a Deux hit digital platforms within a month due to its underwhelming opening. Given these patterns, it's likely that Mickey 17 will be available on Max by late July.
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Mickey 17 draws its inspiration from Edward Ashton’s novel, Mickey7. The story follows Mickey, an "expendable," who is sent on perilous missions only to be replaced by a clone upon death. The official synopsis for the movie states:
Mickey 17, known as an "expendable," embarks on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.
No, there is no post-credits scene in Mickey 17. However, if you're interested in the film's conclusion, you can refer to our detailed guide on Mickey 17's ending.
Mickey 17 is both written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, adapted from Edward Ashton's novel. The film features an impressive cast including:
Mickey 17 is rated R for its violent content, language throughout, sexual content, and drug material. The film has a runtime of two hours and 17 minutes.