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title: "The Wild Blue Yonder"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wild-blue-yonder-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8410
imdb_id: "tt0443693"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 93
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wild Blue Yonder (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wild-blue-yonder-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Wild Blue Yonder" (2005).
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Source [1]: Title: The Wild Blue Yonder (2005). US release date: 09/05/2005. Genres: Science Fiction, Documentary, Drama, and Comedy. Runtime: 1h 21m. Synopsis: An alien narrates the story of his dying planet, his and his people's visitations to Earth and Earth's self-made demise, while human astronauts in space are attempting to find an alternate planet for surviving humans to live on.
Source [2]: Science fiction fantasy film. Director: Werner Herzog (German). Presented at 62nd Venice Film Festival. Won FIPRESCI Award.
Source [3], [4], [5]: Cast/crew info (no specific names provided in text snippets).
Source [6]: Irrelevant (refers to Doctor Who).
Title: The Wild Blue Yonder
Year: 2005
Director

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Fandor | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Werner Herzog
- **Networks / Studios**: Tetra Media, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, West Park Pictures Produktion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brad Dourif** as *Alien*
- **Donald Williams** as *Astronaut Commander*
- **Ellen Baker** as *Astronaut physician*
- **Franklin Chang-Diaz** as *Astronaut Plasma Physicist*
- **Shannon Lucid** as *Astronaut biochemist*
- **Michael McCulley** as *Astronaut pilot*
- **Roger Diehl** as *Mathematician*
- **Martin Lo** as *Mathematician*
- **Ted Sweetser** as *Mathematician*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Wild Blue Yonder online?
The Wild Blue Yonder is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Wild Blue Yonder worth watching?
The Wild Blue Yonder holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 93 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction, Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Wild Blue Yonder and when was it released?
The Wild Blue Yonder is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Wild Blue Yonder?
The Wild Blue Yonder was directed by Werner Herzog.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wild Blue Yonder — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8410)
- [The Wild Blue Yonder (2005 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Blue_Yonder_(2005_film))
- [The Wild Blue Yonder (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443693/fullcredits/)
- [The Wild Blue Yonder (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8410-the-wild-blue-yonder/cast)
- [The Wild Blue Yonder (2005) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-wild-blue-yonder/26064/credits/)
- [Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder - 60th anniversary special recap | Television & radio](https://www.theguardian.com/international)

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