Man in Outer Space (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, Man in Outer Space is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Oldřich Lipský, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An upholsterer who is preparing a rocket for takeoff accidentally jettisons himself into space and returns to Earth 500 years later with an alien companion who wishes to learn more about the human race.
Who’s in it. Man in Outer Space stars Miloš Kopecký as Josef, calouník, Otomar Krejča as Akademik, Anita Kajlichova as Eve and Vít Olmer as Adam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Man in Outer Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man in Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man in Outer Space tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man in Outer Space (1962)?
- In US, Man in Outer Space is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man in Outer Space worth watching?
- Man in Outer Space holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man in Outer Space?
- Man in Outer Space stars Miloš Kopecký, Otomar Krejča, Anita Kajlichova, Vít Olmer and Lubomír Lipský.
- When was Man in Outer Space released?
- Man in Outer Space was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.