The Black Hole_
"A journey that begins where everything ends."
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Starring
Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster
Box Office
$35.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Black Hole earned $35.8M worldwide on a $20.0M budget — a 79% return on investment.
Year context
The Black Hole was released 47 years ago in 1979.
The Black Hole is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Action film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (12)
Maximilian Schell
Dr. Hans Reinhardt
Anthony Perkins
Dr. Alex Durant
Robert Forster
Captain Dan Holland
Joseph Bottoms
Lieutenant Charles Pizer
Yvette Mimieux
Dr. Kate McCrae
Ernest Borgnine
Harry Booth
Tom McLoughlin
Captain S.T.A.R.
Roddy McDowall
V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
Slim Pickens
B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Gary Nelson
Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
Steven Banks
Sentry Robot (uncredited)
DL
Don Lewis
Sentry Robot (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$35.8M
Revenue
+79%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (532 votes)
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$35,841,901
Profit
+$15,841,901
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Black Hole about?
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
How long is The Black Hole?
The Black Hole has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Black Hole?
The cast of The Black Hole includes Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux.
How much did The Black Hole make at the box office?
The Black Hole earned $35,841,901 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of The Black Hole?
The Black Hole has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 532 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Science Fiction
Action