Laika(2017)
Lajka
Laika Synopsis
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 (2017) is a animation, comedy and science fiction film directed by Aurel Klimt, released on November 2, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Helena Dvořáková, Karel Zima, Petr Čtvrtníček and Jan Vondráček. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Aurel Klimt
- Writers:
- Aurel Klimt, Aurel Klimt
- Producers:
- Aurel Klimt
- Cinematographer:
- Radek Loukota
- Composer:
- Marek Doubrava
- Production:
- Studio ZVON, Universal Production Partners, Studio Bystrouška, Česká televize
- Budget:
- $2,673,800
- Status:
- Released
Laika (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Laika before you stream it.
Laika Cast & Crew
Main 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
Vladimír Merta
as Older Knacker (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Aurel Klimt, written by Aurel Klimt and Aurel Klimt, produced by Aurel Klimt.
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Laika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Laika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Laika online?
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Laika (2017) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Laika?
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The main cast of Laika (2017) includes Helena Dvořáková, Karel Zima, Petr Čtvrtníček, Jan Vondráček and Miroslav Táborský. The film was directed by Aurel Klimt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Laika released?
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Laika was released on November 2, 2017 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Laika worth watching?
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Laika (2017) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Laika?
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Yes. The official Laika trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.