Take-Off

1979Movie2 h 19 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A biographical film about the life of the great Russian scientist, inventor of rocket technology and the founder of theoretical astronautics — Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the hard spiritual work of the thinker, overcoming the stagnation of the surrounding and dramatic events of his family life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Savva Kulish
Written by
Oleg Osetinsky

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Facts

August 14, 1979 · 2 h 19 min · Drama, History

Released
August 14, 1979
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

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4 questions, like "Is Take-Off worth watching?"

Questions about Take-Off

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Take-Off worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Take-Off okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Take-Off plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Take-Off in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.