The Orion Loop (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1980, The Orion Loop is a science fiction film directed by Vasili Levin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A strange phenomenon has been noticed on the outskirts of our Solar system that quickly approaches the Earth. It's called "Orion's Loop." A spaceship with a crew of people and androids identical to them is sent to intercept the anomaly. But strange events start happening as the spaceship approaches the mysterious loop.
Who’s in it. The Orion Loop stars Leonid Bakshtayev as Belov, Gennadi Shkuratov as Goris, Anatoli Mateshko and Vitaliy Doroshenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Orion Loop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Orion Loop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Orion Loop tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Orion Loop (1980)?
- In US, The Orion Loop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Orion Loop worth watching?
- The Orion Loop holds an audience score of 4.3 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 The Orion Loop?
- The Orion Loop stars Leonid Bakshtayev, Gennadi Shkuratov, Anatoli Mateshko, Vitaliy Doroshenko and Lyudmyla Smorodina.
- When was The Orion Loop released?
- The Orion Loop was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.