Director: Bong Joon Ho

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette

Mickey 17 is a 2025 American science fiction comedy-adventure film directed by Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson as a disposable employee sent on a deep-space colonization mission who dies repeatedly — only to be reprinted and resurrected each time, retaining memories of every previous death.

What is Mickey 17 about?

Mickey Barnes is a man with few options and even fewer prospects who signs up for a one-way colonization journey to a distant frozen planet. His role: Expendable — the mission's designated volunteer who handles every suicidal task the crew refuses. Each time he perishes, a fresh clone is printed overnight, carrying his full memory stack. The arrangement works until something unexpected disrupts the cycle and two versions of Mickey exist simultaneously, throwing the rigid hierarchy of the ship into chaos. The film follows how Mickey navigates questions of identity, self-worth, and survival when his own body is treated as a renewable resource by the mission's ruthless leadership.

Cast & crew

Director Bong Joon Ho, the South Korean filmmaker behind Parasite, brings his signature blend of dark satire and social commentary to this adaptation. Robert Pattinson carries the dual lead with physical precision and offbeat charm. Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette play the mission's ideologically driven commanders, while Steven Yeun and Naomi Ackie provide vital supporting energy.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking diaspora viewers, Mickey 17 offers the kind of sharp-edged science fiction that rewards an audience accustomed to reading subtext — a tradition Iranian cinema has long embraced. Bong Joon Ho's work has consistently found enthusiastic reception among Iranian and Middle Eastern audiences who appreciate allegorical storytelling. The film's themes of expendability, class hierarchy, and institutional dehumanization resonate strongly with viewers who have experienced displacement or systemic exclusion firsthand. Mickey 17 is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible without needing to read subtitles.

Where & how to watch

Mickey 17 is available on K-Time with Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.