---
title: "Asteroid City"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/asteroid-city-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 747188
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Asteroid City (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/asteroid-city-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Asteroid City is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures, Studio Babelsberg. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1955 desert town hosts a junior stargazer convention that spirals into chaos."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Wes Anderson with his signature visual flair
- Features an ensemble cast of acclaimed actors
- Set in a meticulously crafted 1955 desert town with retrofuturistic charm

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its stylized approach may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film blends comedy and drama with themes suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: quirky, whimsical, nostalgic, offbeat

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/asteroid-city-2023#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wes Anderson
- **Networks / Studios**: Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures, Studio Babelsberg

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Schwartzman** as *Augie Steenbeck*
- **Scarlett Johansson** as *Midge Campbell*
- **Tom Hanks** as *Stanley Zak*
- **Jeffrey Wright** as *General Gibson*
- **Tilda Swinton** as *Dr. Hickenlooper*
- **Bryan Cranston** as *The Host*
- **Edward Norton** as *Conrad Earp*
- **Adrien Brody** as *Schubert Green*
- **Liev Schreiber** as *J.J. Kellogg*
- **Hope Davis** as *Sandy Borden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of Asteroid City?
The story takes place in a fictional American desert town in the year 1955.

### Q: Who directed Asteroid City?
The film was directed by Wes Anderson.

### Q: When was Asteroid City released in the United States?
It opened in the US on June 16, 2023.

### Q: What genre does Asteroid City belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Asteroid City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/747188)
- [Asteroid City (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1069519-asteroid-city/prehled/)
- [Asteroid City (2023) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/190622-asteroid-city)
- [Asteroid CITY (2023) oficiální trailer - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1nPNURTCQA)
- [Asteroid City (2023)](https://www.sms.cz/film/asteroid-city)
- [Asteroid City – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteroid_City)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*