Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley’s “underrated” sci-fi thriller is on TV tonight

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The sci-fi thriller Chaos Walking, featuring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, is airing on television tonight. While it didn’t perform well in theaters when it came out in 2021, most people who saw it enjoyed the film.

The movie is adapted from Patrick Ness’s 2008 novel, The Knife of Never Letting Go. It takes place on a world where only men live, but that changes when Viola (Ridley) unexpectedly lands there and is sheltered by Todd (Holland).

The sci-fi thriller, directed by Doug Liman and written by Ness and Christopher Ford, airs tonight on BBC One at 11:25 PM. But if you can’t wait, it’s already available to stream on BBC iPlayer!

The film boasts a strong cast alongside Holland and Ridley, featuring Mads Mikkelsen, Cynthia Erivo, David Oyelowo, Nick Jonas, Demián Bichir, Ray McKinnon, Bethany Anne Lind, and Camren Bicondova.

The science fiction movie didn’t do well in theaters, earning just $27 million despite costing between $100 and $125 million to make. Critics also didn’t like it, giving it a low 21% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Despite the critical reception, viewers generally liked the film, giving it a score of 71% on one website. On IMDb, it has a user rating of 5.7 out of 10, based on over 64,000 ratings.

One IMDb user expressed shock at the harsh reviews for Chaos Walking, saying they couldn’t understand how anyone wouldn’t find the movie at least somewhat enjoyable. Another user simply described it as “underrated.”

One viewer said the movie was generally good, praising the visuals, location, and performances. They also mentioned a few areas that could have been improved, but ultimately called it a refreshing experience.

Another fan agreed, describing it as “very interesting” and praising its fresh, original storyline. They also highlighted the strong performances of Tom Holland as Todd and Daisy Ridley as Viola.

If you’re not a fan of science fiction thrillers, but you’re browsing BBC iPlayer for something to watch, you might enjoy some recent additions like the classic ’90s romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral and the award-winning historical drama The King’s Speech.

Chaos Walking airs at 11.25pm on BBC One and is streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-04-24 13:20