The Very First Space (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, The Very First Space is a drama film directed by Anatoliy Granik, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After a test flight, pilot Sergei Sazonov was invited to a group of astronauts. Intensive preparation begins for the flight into space: classes in the weightlessness chamber, constant study. Sergei decides that he does not have the right to meet with a cheerful student Natasha, whom his friends accuse of frivolity. But their telephone conversation ends up asking him to marry him.
Who’s in it. The Very First Space stars Igor Pushkaryov as Sergei Sazonov, Nina Drobysheva as Natasha, Pavel Makhotin as Aleksandr Kalugin and Lyudmila Shagalova as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Very First Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Very First Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Very First Space tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Very First Space (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Very First Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Very First Space worth watching?
- The Very First Space holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Very First Space?
- The Very First Space stars Igor Pushkaryov, Nina Drobysheva, Pavel Makhotin, Lyudmila Shagalova and Vladimir Chestnokov.
- When was The Very First Space released?
- The Very First Space was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.