Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

Year: 2020

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Doug Naylor

Echo Score: 82
AdventureScience FictionTV MovieComedy

The crew encounters three feline clerics who revere Lister as a deity. He pledges to aid them, as they are being pursued by Rodon, a merciless feral cat leader determined to eliminate all cats who don't worship him. Lister and the team must protect the clerics while navigating a dangerous conflict within the cat population.

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In the endless corridors of the massive star‑hull Dave Lister calls home, life is a perpetual blend of boredom and absurdity, broken only by the company of his quirky companions. Arnold Rimmer is ever‑present with his self‑appointed authority and neurotic scheming, while the ever‑efficient service mechanoid Kryten supplies dry logic and dutiful assistance. The flamboyant feline humanoid simply known as Cat adds swagger and vanity to the mix, turning every moment into a fashion‑forward spectacle. Together they navigate a ship that feels as much a character as any of them, its rust‑streaked decks echoing with centuries of forgotten voyages and the promise of unexpected wonder.

Their routine drifts into the surreal when they encounter the three feline clerics, a reverent trio whose solemn devotion turns to awe at the sight of Lister, whom they hail as a living legend. The clerics are on the run, fleeing a ruthless pursuit that threatens the fragile balance of their world. Pursuing them is Rodon, a feral cat warlord whose uncompromising creed leaves little room for mercy, and whose very presence hints at a deep‑seated conflict within the cat‑dominated reaches of space. Lister’s unexpected elevation to a figure of worship sets the stage for an uneasy alliance, as the crew must decide how far they will go to protect strangers whose faith rests on their shoulders.

The tone of the film walks a tightrope between the series’ signature slapstick humor and a surprisingly earnest exploration of myth and loyalty. The dynamic between Lister’s laid‑back charm, Rimmer’s over‑the‑top ambition, Kryten’s calculated compassion, and Cat’s flamboyant confidence creates a lively tableau that promises both laughter and moments of genuine camaraderie. As the cats’ internal strife looms on the horizon, the Dwarfers find themselves drawn into a larger narrative that challenges their identities and forces them to confront the absurdities of destiny itself.

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