Don't Look Up

satire
comedy
drama
science fiction
disaster
political
R
2h 18m

Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. A satirical look at media, politics, and society's response to existential threats, exploring themes of climate change, political polarization, and social media.

Released: 2021-12-24

Director: Adam McKay

Producers: Adam McKay Kevin Messick

Writer: Adam McKay

Editor: Hank Corwin

Cinematography: Linus Sandgren

Music: Nicholas Britell

Production: Hyperobject Industries Bluegrass Films

Distributor: Netflix

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Characters

Dr. Randall Mindy Leonardo DiCaprio
Kate Dibiasky Jennifer Lawrence
President Janie Orlean Meryl Streep
Brie Evantee Cate Blanchett
Jack Bremmer Tyler Perry
Peter Isherwell Mark Rylance
Jason Orlean Jonah Hill
Dr. Clayton "Teddy" Oglethorpe Rob Morgan
Riley Bina Ariana Grande
DJ Chello Kid Cudi
June Mindy Melanie Lynskey
Yule Timothée Chalamet
General Themes Paul Guilfoyle
Phillip Kaj Himesh Patel
Adul Grelio Michael Chiklis
Dr. Jocelyn Calder Tomer Sisley
Benedict Drask Ron Perlman
Colonel Holburn Sarah Silverman
Sheriff Conlon Robert Joy
Evan Mindy Robert Joy
Marshall Mindy Conor Sweeney