Sputnik (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, Sputnik is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Egor Abramenko, running about 113 minutes. “The only survivor did not come back alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the Cold War, a Soviet spacecraft crash lands after a mission gone awry, leaving the commander as its only survivor. After a renowned Russian psychologist is brought in to evaluate the commander’s mental state, it becomes clear that something dangerous may have come back to Earth with him…
Who’s in it. Sputnik stars Oksana Akinshina as Tatyana Yuryevna, Pyotr Fyodorov as Konstantin Veshnyakov, Fyodor Bondarchuk as Semiradov and Anton Vasilyev as Rigel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sputnik has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $354K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sputnik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sputnik tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sputnik (2020)?
- In US, Sputnik is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sputnik worth watching?
- Sputnik holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sputnik?
- Sputnik stars Oksana Akinshina, Pyotr Fyodorov, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Anton Vasilyev and Pavel Ustinov.
- When was Sputnik released?
- Sputnik was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.