This Merry Planet (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, This Merry Planet is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Yuri Saakov, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Three cynical and emotionally detached aliens arrive on earth on New Year's eve with the mission of exploring and studying human behaviour but inevitably get pulled into a hillarious, nonsensical plot which makes them realize just how wonderful earth life can be with all its quirks, drama and humour.
Who’s in it. This Merry Planet stars Leonid Kuravlyov as Игрек, член экипажа летающей тарелки, Viktor Sergachyov as Икс, член экипажа летающей тарелки, Yekaterina Vasilyeva as Зет, командир летающей тарелки and Vladimir Nosik as Валерик, «Звездочёт», among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, This Merry Planet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Merry Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Merry Planet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Merry Planet (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Merry Planet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Merry Planet worth watching?
- This Merry Planet holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Merry Planet?
- This Merry Planet stars Leonid Kuravlyov, Viktor Sergachyov, Yekaterina Vasilyeva, Vladimir Nosik and Savely Kramarov.