The award-winning director Bong Joon Ho is back with an exciting new project, and this time, he's joined by Robert Pattinson, known for his roles in Twilight and The Batman. In Mickey 17, Pattinson takes on the role of an "expendable," a person repeatedly sent into dangerous situations, dying and being reborn as a clone. This concept echoes Pattinson's own desire to give his character Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter a second chance at life.
In his review for IGN, critic Siddhant Adlakha delves into the philosophical aspects of this seemingly bleak sci-fi comedy. 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."
For those eager to see Mickey 17, whether in theaters or streaming at home, here are the details you need to know.
How to Watch Mickey 17 - Showtimes and Streaming Status --------------------------------------------------------Mickey 17 is now playing in theaters. You can find showtimes at the following theaters:
- Fandango
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Regal Theaters
Mickey 17 Streaming Release Date
Mickey 17 is set to stream on Max, due to its distribution by Warner Bros., which owns the Max streaming service. Recent Warner Bros. releases like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Joker: Folie a Deux have followed a similar pattern, with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arriving on Max three months after its theatrical debut and Joker: Folie a Deux becoming available digitally within a month due to a less-than-stellar opening weekend.
Based on these precedents, Mickey 17 is expected to be available on Max by late July.
Stream Other Bong Joon Ho Movies:
### Parasite
- See it at Hulu
- See it at Prime Video
### Memories of Murder
- See it at Tubi
### The Host
- See it at Max
- See it at Prime Video
### Mother
- See it at Peacock
- See it at Prime Video
### Snowpiercer
- See it at Tubi
- See it at Prime Video
### Okja
- See it at Netflix
What Is Mickey 17 About?
### Mickey7: A Novel
- Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.
- See it at Amazon
Mickey 17 draws its inspiration from Edward Ashton’s genre-bending sci-fi novel, Mickey7. The protagonist, Mickey, is an "expendable" sent on perilous missions, only to be replaced by a clone upon death. The film’s official synopsis outlines Mickey 17’s journey as an "expendable" on a mission to colonize an ice planet.
Does Mickey 17 Have a Post-Credits Scene?
No, Mickey 17 does not feature a post-credits scene. However, for those interested in the film's conclusion, our comprehensive guide to Mickey 17's ending is available.
Mickey 17 Cast
Mickey 17 is written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, based on Edward Ashton's novel. The cast includes:
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes/Mickey 17/Mickey 18
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha Barridge
- Steven Yeun as Timo
- Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall
- Toni Collette as Ylfa
- Holliday Grainger as Gemma
- Anamaria Vartolomei as Kai Katz
- Thomas Turgoose as Bazooka Soldier
- Angus Imrie as Shrimp Eyes
- Cameron Britton as Arkady
- Patsy Ferran as Dorothy
- Daniel Henshall as Preston
- Steve Park as Agent Zeke
- Tim Key as Pigeon Man
Mickey 17 Rating and Runtime
Mickey 17 is Rated R for violent content, language throughout, sexual content, and drug material. The film has a runtime of two hours and 17 minutes.