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The Sky Calls

1959·Movie
1h 17min
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–21%

Where to watch

KanopyNight Flight+FlixFlingPlexFawesome

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The Sky Calls fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

This movie follows the crew of the spaceship Homeland, preparing for the first manned mission to Mars. When an American ship, Typhoon, rushes to beat them and suffers a critical malfunction, the Soviets divert their mission to attempt a rescue. Stranded on the asteroid Icarus with depleted fuel, the cosmonauts await a desperate rescue mission that may cost another crew their lives.
Soviet Sci-FiSpace Race EraCosmonaut DramaInternational CooperationTechnological ChallengesCold War ThemesHumanity in SpaceRescue Mission

Crew

Directed by:
Aleksandr Kozyr, Mikhail Karyukov, V. Fokin
Written by:
Aleksandr Pereguda, Aleksey Sazonov, Evgeniy Pomeshchikov
Produced by:
Timofei Levchuk, Tatyana Kulchitskaya
Composed by:
Venyamin Tolba, Yuli Meitus, Vyacheslav Meshcherin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sky Calls

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Where can I stream The Sky Calls legally?

KanopyNight Flight+FlixFlingPlexFawesomeCultpixCineverseMometu

The Sky Calls is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, FlixFling, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sky Calls worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Sky Calls?

1 h 17 min

The Sky Calls runs 1 h 17 min.

What language is The Sky Calls in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Sky Calls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sky Calls in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.