Ikarie XB 1 (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1963, Ikarie XB 1 is a science fiction film directed by Jindřich Polák, running about 88 minutes. “Dare you take the first?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB 1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.
Who’s in it. Ikarie XB 1 stars Zdeněk Štěpánek as Captain Vladimír Abajev, František Smolík as Anthony Hopkins, Mathematician, Dana Medřická as Nina Kirová, Sociologist and Irena Kačírková as Brigitta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ikarie XB 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ikarie XB 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ikarie XB 1 tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ikarie XB 1 (1963)?
- In US, Ikarie XB 1 is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ikarie XB 1 worth watching?
- Ikarie XB 1 holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Ikarie XB 1?
- Ikarie XB 1 stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, František Smolík, Dana Medřická, Irena Kačírková and Radovan Lukavský.
- When was Ikarie XB 1 released?
- Ikarie XB 1 was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.