Return from Orbit (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Return from Orbit is a science fiction film directed by Aleksandr Surin, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. As soon as two friends-cosmonauts came back from space, a lot of things changed on the Earth. The wife of one of them died. And Kuznetsov can not go on flying to space. So he returns to navy aviation. Very soon a serious trouble happens to spacecraft and Kuznetsov flies to space to help his best friend, who was trapped in the closed sector of the craft.
Who’s in it. Return from Orbit stars Juozas Budraitis, Vitali Solomin, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov and Tamara Akulova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Return from Orbit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return from Orbit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return from Orbit tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return from Orbit (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return from Orbit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return from Orbit worth watching?
- Return from Orbit holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return from Orbit?
- Return from Orbit stars Juozas Budraitis, Vitali Solomin, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, Tamara Akulova and Igor Vasilev.
- When was Return from Orbit released?
- Return from Orbit was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.