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Sputnik

2020·Movie
1h 53min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic616.2Rotten Tomatoes88%73%
IMDb6.4Metacritic616.2Rotten Tomatoes88%73%

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Sputnik fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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About

The only survivor did not come back alone.

At the height of the Cold War, a Soviet spacecraft crash lands after a mission gone awry, leaving the commander as its only survivor. After a renowned Russian psychologist is brought in to evaluate the commander’s mental state, it becomes clear that something dangerous may have come back to Earth with him…
Russian Sci-Fi HorrorPsychological ThrillerCold War SettingCreature FeatureAtmospheric & TenseIntriguing MysteryIsolation & ContainmentDark & Bleak ToneBody Horror Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Egor Abramenko, Alexandra Kozlova, Oleg Romanov
Written by:
Andrey Zolotarev, Oleg Malovichko
Produced by:
Fyodor Bondarchuk, Vyacheslav Murugov, Pavel Burya
Composed by:
Sergey Bolshakov, Andrey Belchikov, Sofia Matrosova

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sputnik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sputnik legally?

fuboTVPhiloAMC+KanopyShudderSundance Now

Sputnik is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sputnik worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sputnik rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sputnik?

1 h 53 min

Sputnik runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sputnik?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Sputnik higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Sputnik a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$354,023

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $354,023 worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is Sputnik in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Sputnik?

38ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDOEC+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sputnik in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sputnik use?

Ominous CrawlDull SurpriseTrauma-Induced AmnesiaCut Phone LinesHeroic SacrificeFor Science!Human ResourcesBait-and-SwitchWeaksauce WeaknessI'm a Doctor, Not a PlaceholderFanservicePuppeteer Parasiteand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Sputnik, including Ominous Crawl, Dull Surprise, Trauma-Induced Amnesia.