Best Movies Guide: Why Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Dane DeHaan as Valerian; Cara Delevingne as Laureline; Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt; Rihanna as Bubble; Ethan Hawke as Jolly the Pimp; Herbie Hancock as Defence Minister; Kris Wu as Sergeant Neza; Rutger Hauer as President of the World State Federation
About Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets?
Dane DeHaan as Valerian; Cara Delevingne as Laureline; Clive Owen as Commander Arün Filitt; Rihanna as Bubble; Ethan Hawke as Jolly the Pimp; Herbie Hancock as Defence Minister; Kris Wu as Sergeant Neza; Rutger Hauer as President of the World State Federation
Is this Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



