Cosmic Journey (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1936, Cosmic Journey is a science fiction film directed by Vasily Zhuravlyov, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet cinematographers created a progressively realistic image of a journey to the moon in these early days of special effects. Scientist Pavel Sedikh grows impatient with the restrictions of the conservative Soviet space institute in Moscow. Sedikh builds his own spacecraft, and accompanied by a female astronaut and a boy, he embarks on a the first human trip to the moon.
Who’s in it. Cosmic Journey stars Sergei Komarov as Pavel Ivanovich Sedikh, academician, K. Moskalenko as Prof. Marina, Vassili Gaponenko as Andryusha Orlov, a boy and Nikolay Feoktistov as Capt. Viktor Orlov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cosmic Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cosmic Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cosmic Journey tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cosmic Journey (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cosmic Journey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cosmic Journey worth watching?
- Cosmic Journey holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Cosmic Journey?
- Cosmic Journey stars Sergei Komarov, K. Moskalenko, Vassili Gaponenko, Nikolay Feoktistov and Vasili Kovrigin.
- When was Cosmic Journey released?
- Cosmic Journey was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.