In the Blink of an Eye
Three storylines across millennia explore hope and connection, from a prehistoric family's survival to an astronaut's endangered mission.
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About the film
All we share, and all we experience, echoes across time.
What it’s about
A prehistoric family loses its home and struggles to survive. In the present, an anthropologist studies human remains while dealing with personal turmoil. Far in the future, an astronaut travels to a new planet as the ship's oxygen-producing plants begin to die.
What hooks you
The film won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at Sundance in 2026. Kate McKinnon stars. The intersecting narratives span thousands of years, reflecting on hope and connection.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who enjoy thought-provoking drama that weaves together multiple storylines across time. It will also resonate with viewers interested in human history, anthropology, and the future of space exploration.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2026
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Running time
- 1h 34min
- Age rating
- 13+
- MPAA
- PG-13
- World premiere
- Jan 26, 2026
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 125 votesCreative team
All 9-
01
Kate McKinnon
Coakley
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02
Rashida Jones
Claire
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03
Daveed Diggs
Greg
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04
Jorge Vargas
Neanderthal Father - Thorn
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05
Tanaya Beatty
Neanderthal Mother - Hera
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06
Skywalker Hughes
Neanderthal Daughter - Lark
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07
Rhona Rees
Rosco · ROSCO (voice)
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08
Tatyana Rose Baptiste
Neanderthal Daughter - Adult Lark (credited as: Tatyana Baptiste)
Awards and nominations
1 win
- 1 win Sundance Film Festival
- Alfred P. Sloan Prize Andrew Stanton Sundance Film Festival · 2026
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