Encounter in Space (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1963, Encounter in Space is a science fiction film directed by Mikhail Karzhukov, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. In the near future, a friendly exploratory mission to Earth from the planet Zenturia crashes on Mars's moon Phobos, and cosmonauts from the USSR are sent to the difficult and dangerous rescue. Although this film was never shown in the USA in its entirety, producer Roger Corman adapted the plot premise for his 1966 sci-fi-horror opus, QUEEN OF BLOOD, and utilized some of its special effects in that film.
Who’s in it. Encounter in Space stars Larisa Gordeichik as Cosmonaut Tanya Krilova, Boris Borisenok as Cosmonaut Andrei Sayenko, Otar Koberidze as Cosmonaut Ivan Batalov and Peeter Kard as Flight Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Encounter in Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix Kids. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Encounter in Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Encounter in Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Encounter in Space (1963)?
- In GB, Encounter in Space is available to stream on Netflix Kids. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Encounter in Space worth watching?
- Encounter in Space holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Encounter in Space?
- Encounter in Space stars Larisa Gordeichik, Boris Borisenok, Otar Koberidze, Peeter Kard and P. Shmakov.
- When was Encounter in Space released?
- Encounter in Space was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.