Proving Ground 1 (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1994, Proving Ground 1 is a science fiction film directed by Valeriy Rodchenko, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. About the incredible adventures of hallucinating teenagers from a children's colony, who, as a result of a scientific experiment by their teachers, end up in the "Wild West", among space monsters, in a world of fantastic nature and all sorts of political situations. Some become a cowboy, some become Hitler, some become Emperor Paul I, etc. Three colonists, with the assistance of one of the teachers, actively resist these experiments...

Who’s in it. Proving Ground 1 stars Andrei Tolubeyev, Viktor Mikhaylov, Valery Kravchenko and Anatoly Slivnikov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Proving Ground 1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proving Ground 1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Proving Ground 1 tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Proving Ground 1 (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Proving Ground 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Proving Ground 1 worth watching?
Proving Ground 1 holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Proving Ground 1?
Proving Ground 1 stars Andrei Tolubeyev, Viktor Mikhaylov, Valery Kravchenko, Anatoly Slivnikov and Nikolay Dik.
When was Proving Ground 1 released?
Proving Ground 1 was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.