Laika (2017)
Original title: Lajka
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
Read the Laika feature →- Budget
- $2.7M
Where to watch Laika
All countries & options →
Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.
Media
Top billed cast
Full cast & crew →
Helena DvořákováLaika (voice)
Karel ZimaYuri Leftkin (voice)
Petr ČtvrtníčekQueerneck (voice)
Jan VondráčekHam / Cow (voice)
Miroslav TáborskýNeil Knockout (voice)
Robert NebřenskýProfessor Vorolev / Pig (voice)
Jan BudařAssistant Tossoff (voice)Martin MatejkaYounger Knacker / Professor Tossoff (voice)Vladimír MertaOlder Knacker (voice)Keywords
Movie DNA
More like this
More Comedy →
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing momentFrequently asked questions about Laika
What is Laika about?
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
How long is Laika?
Laika has a runtime of 87 minutes.
Where can I watch Laika?
Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.