On the icy planet of Niflheim, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) serves as an “Expendable”—a crew member tasked with life-threatening jobs, knowing that upon death, his consciousness will be transferred to a new cloned body. But when a fatal mission goes wrong, he returns to find that another version of himself has already taken his place.
Movie Title: Mickey 17
About: Mickey 17 is a 2025 science fiction dark comedy directed by Bong Joon-ho, adapted from Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey7. The film follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), an “Expendable” assigned to a human expedition colonizing the icy planet Niflheim.
As an Expendable, Mickey undertakes dangerous tasks, knowing that upon death, his consciousness is transferred to a new body. The movie touches on mortality and the ethics of human cloning. The film premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2025, and is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on March 7, 2025.
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: March 7, 2025 (United States)
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Writer: Bong Joon-ho
Producers: Bong Joon-ho, Dooho Choi, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Cast of Mickey 17:
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an Expendable grappling with his role in the colonization mission.
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha, a fellow colonist and Mickey’s confidante.
- Steven Yeun as Timo, Mickey’s friend and fellow crew member.
- Toni Collette as Ylfa, a high-ranking official overseeing the mission.
- Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall, a corporate executive with hidden agendas.
Length of Movie / Running Time: 137 minutes
Age Rating for Mickey 17: R (Restricted)
Country: United States, South Korea
Genre: Science Fiction, Dark Comedy
