Space Race (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2005, Space Race is a documentary film directed by Christopher Spencer, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. The BBC's Space Race is a documentary/drama chronicling the major events and characters in the American/Soviet space race, leading up to the first moon landing. The series concentrates on Sergei Korolev, the Soviet chief rocket designer, and Wernher von Braun, his American counterpart, as their rivalry intensifies and the pressure to be the first builds.
Who’s in it. Space Race stars Richard Dillane as Werner Von Braun, Steve Nicolson as Sergej Koroljov, Ravil Isyanov as Glushko and Max Bollinger as Russian Cosmonaut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Space Race sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Race tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Space Race (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Space Race change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Space Race worth watching?
- Space Race holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Space Race?
- Space Race stars Richard Dillane, Steve Nicolson, Ravil Isyanov, Max Bollinger and Mikhail Gorevoy.
- When was Space Race released?
- Space Race was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.