Gravity is a 2013 science fiction thriller film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Sandra Bullock stars as Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer on her first space shuttle mission, alongside George Clooney as veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski. The film follows their struggle to survive after their shuttle is destroyed, leaving them stranded in space. Gravity received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals, intense storytelling, and Bullock's powerful performance. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Director for Cuarón, and Best Actress for Bullock.