Earth II
Directed by Tom Gries5.533%5.6
In the near future, a space station dubbed Earth II is built for the purpose of scientific research and world peace. However, that peace is shattered when the Chinese send up a nuclear bomb that is orbiting just a few miles away from the station. Can the crew disarm the bomb before it detonates, not only destroying the station but setting off World War III?
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- BurnharmJune 24, 2025Earth II doesn’t age well, its script feels clunky, the visual effects are underwhelming, and much of the storytelling lacks emotional impact. The film’s most powerful moments come not from its fiction, but from the real archival footage of astronauts, which offers a glimpse of genuine awe that the rest of the production fails to match.
Earth II Trivia
Earth II was released on November 28, 1971.
Earth II was directed by Tom Gries.
Earth II has a runtime of 1h 40m.
Earth II was produced by Allan Balter, William Read Woodfield.
In the near future, a space station dubbed Earth II is built for the purpose of scientific research and world peace. However, that peace is shattered when the Chinese send up a nuclear bomb that is orbiting just a few miles away from the station. Can the crew disarm the bomb before it detonates, not only destroying the station but setting off World War III?
The key characters in Earth II are David Seville (Gary Lockwood), Jim Capa (Scott Hylands), Dr. Loren Huxley (Hari Rhodes).
Earth II is rated PG.
Earth II is a Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
Earth II has an audience rating of 3.3 out of 10.