---
title: "MEAD"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mead-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1009423
imdb_id: "tt6032364"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 1.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# MEAD (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mead-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released on August 10, 2022, in the United States, the science fiction film MEAD is directed by J. Allen Williams. The movie features a cast that includes Samuel Hunt, Robert Picardo, Patton Oswalt, and Patrick Warburton. With a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes, the story follows a fugitive starship named MEAD and its lone passenger, Friz. As they travel through a galaxy where illusion serves as a weapon, the pair attempts to evade earth forces. They accomplish this by utilizing a unique ability to project the passenger's thoughts, which creates illusions designed to fool their pursuers. However, the conflict intensifies as new technology is actively being developed by their enemies to thwart the outlaws. The narrative explores the tactical use of these mental projections as the central element of their survival strategy while they remain on the run. The film is cataloged as a work of science fiction and remains a notable entry in the director's filmography, focusing on the high-stakes pursuit between the fugitive pair and the forces seeking to capture them.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J. Allen Williams

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Picardo** as *Admiral Gillette*
- **Patton Oswalt** as *MEAD (voice)*
- **Patrick Warburton** as *Timmy the Wunderbot (voice)*
- **Samuel Hunt** as *Friz*
- **Melissa Young** as *Phoebe*
- **Shawn Young** as *Sternhagen*
- **Kassandra Wright** as *Tam*
- **Nathan Shelton** as *Achilles Navigator Perry / Kawolski / Spunkmeyer*
- **Connor J. Matthews** as *Achilles Gunner Russell*
- **M. Scott thomas** as *Medusa Captain Simmons*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch MEAD online?
MEAD is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is MEAD worth watching?
MEAD holds a community rating of 1.2/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie MEAD and when was it released?
MEAD is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed MEAD?
MEAD was directed by J. Allen Williams.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [MEAD — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1009423)
- [MEAD (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1009423-mead/cast)
- [MEAD (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6032364/)

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