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Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets
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Directed by Luc Besson. With Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen.
66.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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66.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defe…
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Release snapshot for Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
MoviHero lists July 19, 2017 as the release date for Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Luc Besson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dane DeHaan as Valerian, Cara Delevingne as Laureline, Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt, Rihanna as Bubble. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 2017
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 17m
DirectorLuc Besson
CastDane DeHaan as Valerian, Cara Delevingne as Laureline, Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt, Rihanna as Bubble
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets runs 2h 17m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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TMDB: 66.5/100 (6.654/10) from 8,288 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Emotional Impact4/10
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Rewatchability6/10
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“I like this Movie very much. It reminds a bit about Avatar & John Carter. I can not Understand why it did Not make it…”
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“Well, the scenes start comin' and they don't stop comin'.”
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“A spectacular spectacle of a movie that faithfully adapts a French 1970s sci-fi comic book.”
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“It's a fun movie, but it's not what I would call a sci fi classic.”
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“A disorrienting but somewhat delightful run through all manner of sci-fi imaginations.”
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otherCommander Arün FilittCommander Arün Filitt appears in Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).Open character guide otherJolly the PimpJolly the Pimp appears in Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).Open character guide otherLaurelineLaureline appears in Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).Open character guide otherValerianValerian appears in Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).Open character guide otherBubbleBubble appears in Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).Open character guide
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