Sputnik Mania (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2007, Sputnik Mania is a documentary film directed by David Hoffman, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.
Who’s in it. Sputnik Mania stars Walt Disney as Self (archive footage), Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage), Mamie Eisenhower as Self (archive footage) and Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sputnik Mania has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sputnik Mania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sputnik Mania 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 Sputnik Mania (2007)?
- In US, Sputnik Mania is available to stream on Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sputnik Mania worth watching?
- Sputnik Mania holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sputnik Mania?
- Sputnik Mania stars Walt Disney, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler and Lyndon B. Johnson.
- When was Sputnik Mania released?
- Sputnik Mania was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.