Operation Ganymed (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1977, Operation Ganymed is a drama and science fiction film directed by Rainer Erler, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A spaceship returns to Earth after several years of space exploration and finds it desolate. Landing in what they believe is Mexico, the crew decides to travel north, and try to find out what happened to Earth during the years they were gone.
Who’s in it. Operation Ganymed stars Horst Frank as Mac, Dieter Laser as Don, Jürgen Prochnow as Oss and Uwe Friedrichsen as Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Operation Ganymed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Ganymed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Ganymed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Ganymed (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Ganymed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Ganymed worth watching?
- Operation Ganymed holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Ganymed?
- Operation Ganymed stars Horst Frank, Dieter Laser, Jürgen Prochnow, Uwe Friedrichsen and Claus Theo Gärtner.
- When was Operation Ganymed released?
- Operation Ganymed was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.