Laika (2017)
Lajka
Overview
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
Where to watch Laika
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | DocAlliance Films | Amazon Video, Apple TV, DocAlliance Films | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, DocAlliance Films | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, DocAlliance Films | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, Amazon Video, DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | DocAlliance Films | Apple TV, DocAlliance Films | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Laika in 77 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Laika about?
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy. Laika is a Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction movie, released on 2017-11-02, runtime 87 minutes.
Is Laika worth watching?
TMDB users rate Laika 5.5 out of 10 from 13 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Laika?
In the United States, Laika streams on DocAlliance Films and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Aurel Klimt
Cast
- Helena Dvořáková as Laika (voice)
- Karel Zima as Yuri Leftkin (voice)
- Petr Čtvrtníček as Queerneck (voice)
- Jan Vondráček as Ham / Cow (voice)
- Miroslav Táborský as Neil Knockout (voice)
- Robert Nebřenský as Professor Vorolev / Pig (voice)
- Jan Budař as Assistant Tossoff (voice)
- Martin Matejka as Younger Knacker / Professor Tossoff (voice)
- Vladimír Merta as Older Knacker (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 5.5/10 rating from Laika on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.