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Documentaries of the 2000s

Roving Mars

Year2006
Running time40 min
Directed byGeorge Butler
Made inUnited States
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At a glance

Roving Mars is a 2006 American IMAX documentary about the development, launch and operation of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Directed by George Butler, it runs 40 minutes and is in English. Rather than relying mainly on actual photographs from Mars, the film uses computer-generated animation based on rover photographs and data, along with information from other Mars probes. The production companies are The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Walt Disney Pictures and White Mountain Films. Frank Marshall and George Butler are listed as producers. The film was released on Blu-ray by distributor Disney. Its subject is the rover missions, presented through a combination of mission material and animation rather than extensive direct imagery from the Martian surface.

Who it is for

Roving Mars may suit viewers interested in planetary exploration, the Spirit and Opportunity rover missions, or IMAX documentaries. Its 40-minute runtime may fit a shorter classroom or viewing session.

What is good

  • Covers Spirit and Opportunity rover missions
  • 40-minute runtime
  • Uses animation based on rover photographs and data
  • Released on Blu-ray by Disney

What to know first

  • Uses few actual photographs from Mars
  • English-language film

Verdict

Roving Mars introduces the development, launch and operation of the two Mars Exploration Rovers. Viewers should expect computer-generated animation based on mission imagery and data rather than a film dominated by actual Mars photographs.

Details

Year
2006wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
40 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
George Butlerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0436595wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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