The Space Between Us

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, The Space Between Us is available in the US on Hulu, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Asa Butterfield anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Available now on Hulu — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Space Between Us earns its spot. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry The Space Between Us through its more ambitious moments. A young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father. Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The rules of The Space Between Us's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find The Space Between Us genuinely rewarding. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Watch for Asa Butterfield in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.