Cirque du Soleil: Varekai (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2003, Cirque du Soleil: Varekai is a fantasy, drama, family and music film directed by Dominic Champagne.
What it’s about. Icarus (Anton Chelnokov) is the main character of Varekai, who falls to the ground, breaking his legs as he does. He is suddenly in a strange, new world full of creatures he has never seen before. "Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures, this young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary.
Who’s in it. Cirque du Soleil: Varekai stars Anton Chelnokov as Icarus, Olga Pikhienko as La Promise, John Gilkey as The Skywatcher and Mathieu Lavoie as The Patriarch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Cirque du Soleil: Varekai sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Now TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cirque du Soleil: Varekai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cirque du Soleil: Varekai tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cirque du Soleil: Varekai (2003)?
- In GB, Cirque du Soleil: Varekai is available to stream on Now TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cirque du Soleil: Varekai worth watching?
- Cirque du Soleil: Varekai holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cirque du Soleil: Varekai?
- Cirque du Soleil: Varekai stars Anton Chelnokov, Olga Pikhienko, John Gilkey, Mathieu Lavoie and Zara Tellander.
- When was Cirque du Soleil: Varekai released?
- Cirque du Soleil: Varekai was released in 2003.