Mars Express (2023)
Kernel Score: 82% · 494 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Mystery
Released: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch Mars Express
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet's capital city where they uncover a darker story of brain farms, political corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threatens to change the face of the universe.
Mars Express parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this unrated adult animated sci-fi thriller involves a hacker investigation with dark, cyberpunk political corruption themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cyberpunk thriller involves a criminal investigation with some tension and danger, though not graphic per available signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jérémie Périn
Cast
- Léa Drucker as Aline Ruby (voice)
- Mathieu Amalric as Chris Royjacker (voice)
- Daniel Njo Lobé as Carlos Rivera (voice)
- Marie Bouvet as Roberta Williams (voice)
- Sébastien Chassagne as Inspecteur Simon Gordaux (voice)
- Marthe Keller as Beryl (voice)
- Geneviève Doang as Jun Chow / Jun Chow 2 (voice)
- Thomas Roditi as LEM (voice)
- Thierry Jahn as Vlasek / Vendeur / Homme du bar (voice)
- Serge Faliu as Faux M. Chow / Père de Jun / Reporter / Technicien (voice)
Mars Express FAQ
Is Mars Express good?
Mars Express has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 494 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mars Express?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mars Express OK for kids?
Mars Express is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this unrated adult animated sci-fi thriller involves a hacker investigation with dark, cyberpunk political corruption themes.
What movies are like Mars Express?
If you liked Mars Express, try Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.