The Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Director: Luc Besson
Writers: Pierre Christin (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by), Jean-Claude Mézières (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by) | 1 more credit
Stars: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen |
Storyline
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the new adventure film from Luc Besson, the director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: 28th century | based on graphic novel | dargaud | based on comic book | planet | See All (73)
Taglines: From the visionary director of The Fifth Element and Lucy
Genres: Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action, suggestive material and brief language | See all certifications »
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Country: France
Language: English | French
Release Date: 21 July 2017 (USA)
Also Known As: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets See more »
Filming Locations: Studios de Paris, La Cité du Cinéma, Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, France See more »
Box Office
Budget: $177,200,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $17,007,624 (USA) (21 July 2017)
Gross: $33,741,883 (USA) (3 August 2017)
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Company Credits
Production Co: EuropaCorp, Fundamental Films, Grive Productions
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Technical Specs
Sound Mix: DTS (DTS: X)| Dolby Surround 7.1 | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital | Auro 11.1
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
