---
title: "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zenon-girl-of-the-21st-century-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34766
imdb_id: "tt0186726"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 195
content_rating: "G"
---

# Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zenon-girl-of-the-21st-century-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century is a 1999 American science fiction comedy television movie directed by Kenneth Johnson and starring Kirsten Storms as 13-year-old Zenon Kar, who lives on a space station in the year 2049 before being banished to Earth. Based on the book by Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen, the film premiered on Disney Channel on January 23, 1999, and features a cast that includes Raven-Symoné as Nebula Wade.

Running for one hour and thirty-seven minutes, the film combines elements of family, adventure, and comedy as the protagonist works with Earth friends to find her way back home. It holds a G rating and has been made available via streaming platforms, offering a nostalgic look back at late-90s science fiction television movies.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thirteen-year-old space station resident Zenon Kar gets banished to Earth and must find her way back."

### Why Watch
- Starring Kirsten Storms as the eponymous heroine Zenon Kar alongside Raven-Symoné as Nebula Wade.
- Directed by Kenneth Johnson and based on the book by Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen.
- Brings together family, adventure, comedy, and science fiction in a 1999 Disney Channel TV movie format.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes, which may feel too short or long depending on viewer preference for family adventure comedies.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is light and family-friendly, combining adventure and comedy with a science fiction setting, paced across a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #space-station, #year-2049, #banished-to-earth, #family-adventure, #science-fiction-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenneth Johnson
- **Networks / Studios**: de Passe Entertainment, Disney Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kirsten Storms** as *Zenon Kar*
- **Raven-Symoné** as *Nebula Wade*
- **Stuart Pankin** as *Cmd. Edward Plank*
- **Holly Fulger** as *Aunt Judy Kling*
- **Frederick Coffin** as *Parker Wyndham*
- **Bob Bancroft** as *Mr. Lutz*
- **Gregory Smith** as *Greg*
- **Greg Thirloway** as *Mark Kar*
- **Phillip Rhys** as *Proto Zoa*
- **Gwynyth Walsh** as *Astrid Kar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century?
The film is listed as a now-streaming title on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1999 family science fiction comedy directed by Kenneth Johnson and starring Kirsten Storms and Raven-Symoné.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century is a feature-length TV movie rather than a multi-episode television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34766)
- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenon:_Girl_of_the_21st_Century_(film))
- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (TV Movie 1999) - Full cast ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186726/fullcredits/)
- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34766-zenon-girl-of-the-21st-century/cast)
- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century Cast: Kirsten Storms & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/zenon-girl-of-the-21st-century/1131210/credits/)

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