Dark Star

1h 23m · 1974 · Directed by John Carpenter · 3.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Dark Star (1974) runs 1h 23m, directed by John Carpenter. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)