Sputnik
Спутник
“The only survivor did not come back alone.”
Synopsis
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…
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sputnik - Official Trailer | HD | IFC MidnightOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-21
Top Cast
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Oksana Akinshina
Tatyana Klimova
Fyodor Bondarchuk
Colonel Semiradov
Pyotr Fyodorov
Konstantin Veshnyakov
Anton Vasilyev
Yan Rigel
Aleksey Demidov
Kirill Averchenko
Anna Nazarova
Nurse
Albrecht Sander
Convict Seryj
Vitaliya Kornienko
Child in Orphanage
Vasily Zotov
Biologist
Aleksandr Marushev
Prisoner Ruben
Shamil Mukhamedov
Adjutant of Semiradov
Ruslan Dzhaybekov
Physiotherapist
Vitaly Kondrashov
Averchenko's Understudy
Irina Byakova
Nanny
Grigory Melikbekyan
Herdsman
Andrey Shvornev
Speaker
Oleg Makhin
Veshnyakov's Son
Andrey Smiryonnov
Ensign
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$354K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Egor Abramenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Oleg Malovichko, Andrey Zolotarev
- Original Score
- Oleg Karpachev
- Original Title
- Спутник
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $2.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $354K
- Production Studios
- Vodorod Film Company, Art Pictures Studio, Hype Film, NMG Studio, Cinema Foundation of Russia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Egor Abramenko
Oleg Malovichko, Andrey Zolotarev
Oleg Karpachev
Maxim Zhukov
Aleksandr Puzyrev, Egor Tarasenko
Dmitry Rudovsky, Pavel Burya, Murad Osmann, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Mikhail Vrubel
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitry Rudovsky
Producer
Pavel Burya
Producer
Oleg Malovichko
Screenplay
Egor Abramenko
Director
Murad Osmann
Producer
Fyodor Bondarchuk
Producer
Mikhail Vrubel
Producer
Alexander Andryuschenko
Producer
Maxim Zhukov
Director of Photography
Ilya Stewart
Producer
Mariya Slavina
Production Design
Andrey Zolotarev
Screenplay
Oleg Karpachev
Original Music Composer
Vyacheslav Murugov
Producer
Aleksandr Puzyrev
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sputnik.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sputnik
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sputnik about?
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…
Who directed Sputnik?
Sputnik was directed by Egor Abramenko.
Who stars in Sputnik?
The principal cast of Sputnik includes Oksana Akinshina, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Pyotr Fyodorov, Anton Vasilyev, Aleksey Demidov.
When was Sputnik released and how long is it?
Sputnik was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sputnik?
Sputnik had a reported production budget of $2.6M and grossed $354K at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sputnik?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sputnik was composed by Oleg Karpachev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sputnik?
Sputnik holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).