What is Spaceman about? Adam Sandler’s Netflix movie explained

Adam Sandler continues his reign of unique storyline movies for Netflix as he goes adrift as an astronaut in Spaceman – here’s everything we know about the movie.

The comedian and actor is known for his fair share of comedic classics and some emotional heartfelt stories. Between Hubie Halloween, a Netflix movie with his daughters, and Uncut Gems, he’s a jack of all trades. But fans will find his new upcoming movie, Spaceman, will take on a more somber note, with unique scenarios and characters.

Not to mention Spaceman will also have a giant spider that you’ll either find adorable or find it triggers your phobia. The sci-fi drama has already piqued interest among fans and will likely be Sandler’s top movie of the year. It’s a role fans have never seen before.

Here’s everything to know about the upcoming Netflix movie, from its release date, cast, plot, and more.

Spaceman plot: What’s it about?

An astronaut named Jakub is adrift in the cosmos during a solar research mission and realizes he needs to uncover what has gone wrong in his marriage before it’s too late.

Spaceman is based on the book ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ by Jaroslav Kalfar. It details Jakub’s quest in space to fix his marriage. Per Netflix, Jakub has been adrift in space for six months, alone. He soon begins to realize that the broken marriage he has back on Earth will possibly not be there when he returns.

“Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanus (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late,” reads the movie’s storyline.

Kalfar explained the concept for the book occurred to him in college when he heard of a story where an astronaut gets a call from his wife asking for a divorce. Netflix’s Spaceman explores the concept within a sci-fi setting as Jakub looks to a spider to help.

Spaceman cast: Who’s in it?

Adam Sandler leads Spaceman as Jakub, the astronaut, alongside Okja star Paul Dano as Hanus. Read the full cast list below:

• Adam Sandler as Jakub
• Paul Dano voicing Hanus
• Carey Mulligan as Lenka
• Kunal Nayyar as Peter, a technician
• Isabella Rossellini as Commissioner Tuma
• Lena Olin

The cast is impressive as it stars famed Italian model and actor Isabella Rosellini. She will star as Jakub’s commanding officer. There is an added level of emotion as Jakub’s wife, Lenka, is also pregnant in the movie.

When it comes to Sandler being the lead in Spacemen, director Johan Renck said, “I really wanted to have a performance from him that had nothing to do with the Adam Sandler we all know. I don’t think people understand how [although] he may come across as funny and sweet and all that, he’s very intelligent, really smart, profound.”

Spaceman release date: When is it out?

Spaceman is set to release on Netflix on March 1, 2024.

Before the movie airs on Netflix to global audiences, it will be screened first at the “Berlinale Special” program at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Spaceman was originally meant to premiere in 2023 but was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes. Netflix calls the movie “cerebral” and “mind-bending,” with Kalfar pleased with the movie adaptation.

Is there a Spaceman trailer?

Yes, Netflix released the official trailer on January 16, 2024. Watch it below: