The reason whyChristopher Nolanfans subject themselves to constant tear-filled re-watches ofInterstellaris a bigger mystery than the movie’s actual plot, but the fan base is back at it again asthe film is dominating the Max streaming charts.While Nolan loves blending genres, especially sci-fi, with action and thriller plot points,Interstellaris his most overt science-fiction movie. Starring Matthew McConaughey, the film follows Cooper, who embarks on a mission to find a new suitable planet for the human race, after Earth has been stripped of almost all natural resources, and crops no longer grow. The film is grand in scale, emotionally devastating, and a long-time fan favorite, with some considering it to be Nolan’s best.
Interstellaris currently streaming on Max, and sits at #7 on the streamer’s Top 10 chart.Released in 2014,Interstellaralso stars Jessica Chastain,Anne Hathaway, Timothée Chalamet, Matt Damon, Michael Caine, and Casey Affleck. Despite its lauded status among Nolan fans, the film only holds a 73% rating onRotten Tomatoes. While that is still a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating, it’s far from the 94% ratings held byMementoandThe Dark Knight. However, the movie has a much stronger 87% audience score, and is also the 19th highest rated movie of all-time according to IMDb. The official synopsis reads:
“When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.”
On Max,Interstellarsits above Mubi’s phenomenal coming-of-age drama,How to Have Sex, which holds 8th place. Meanwhile, the Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg-ledUnchartedvideo game adaptation is at 6th. Clint Eastwood’s final movie,Juror #2, holds the top spot. If you don’t have access to the Max streaming app, then you can still watchInterstellaron Netflix, along withNolan’s other great sci-fi masterpiece,Inception.
Christopher Nolan Has Found His Next Movie
The moment the credits roll on Christopher Nolan’s latest film, his fans sit with bated breath, eagerly awaiting what the beloved British director has in store next. Nolan teased fans by drip-feeding casting announcements last year. The director is re-teaming with several of his past alumni on the new project, includingMatt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson.Nolan is now adding Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong’o to that coveted list.
Why People Are Calling This Christopher Nolan Film “The One Long Movie They Can Sit Through”
Sci-fi classic ‘Interstellar’ has remained one of Christopher Nolan’s most popular films since its release — even before its re-release on Netflix.
Nolan then gave fans an early Christmas present last December when it was unveiled that his next film would be amassive adaptation of Homer’sThe Odyssey.The classic Greek epic poem tells the story of Odysseus traveling home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. This is far from the first adaptation of Homer’s poem. In fact, there’s a version playing in theaters right now.The Return, starring Ralph Fiennes, puts an action-heavy spin on the story.
Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyis currently slated for release onJuly 17, 2026. Not one to do things by half measures, Nolan will be depicting the end of the Trojan War with minimal CGI on IMAX cameras, just as he did for the trinity test inOppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy.
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