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Sovereign
MEANRANK
71/100
Every rating
Split
Lowest is Metacritic users on 62, highest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 95. Critics average 81, everyone else 67.
See the films the platforms disagree about most →A massive generation ship, carrying the last remnants of humanity on a centuries-long voyage to a new world, is thrown into crisis. A critical malfunction awakens the crew from cryosleep prematurely, revealing they are hopelessly off course and drifting through uncharted space. The captain must maintain order as factions form among the passengers, some believing they should find a new home among the stars, while others insist on attempting the impossible journey to their original destination.
Details
- Director
- Christian Swegal
- Writer
- Christian Swegal
- Released
- 11 July 2025
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rated
- R
- Awards
- 1 win, 2 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 3 →1 win from 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies
| 41st Independent Spirit Awards 2025 | Best Supporting Performance | Jacob Tremblay | Nominee |
| 41st Independent Spirit Awards 2025 | Best Screenplay | Christian Swegal | Nominee |
| Deauville American Film Festival 2025 | Canal+ Award | Sovereign | Winner |
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3 awards — Sovereign
×| Best Screenplay | Christian Swegal | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Performance | Jacob Tremblay | Nominee |
| Canal+ Award | Sovereign | Winner |