On the Comet (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, On the Comet is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. When a comet passes the Earth very closely, it pulls a small part of North Africa, and a small swathe of humanity, along with it.
Who’s in it. On the Comet stars Emil Horváth as geometr poručík Servadac, Magda Vášáryová as Angelika, dívka z Valencie, František Filipovský as plukovník Picard and Josef Větrovec as šejk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, On the Comet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Comet page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Comet tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Comet (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Comet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Comet worth watching?
- On the Comet holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Comet?
- On the Comet stars Emil Horváth, Magda Vášáryová, František Filipovský, Josef Větrovec and Čestmír Řanda.
- When was On the Comet released?
- On the Comet was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.