Baikonur (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, Baikonur is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Veit Helmer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. “Whatever falls from heaven, you may keep.” So goes the unwritten law of the Kazakh steppes. A law avidly adhered to by the inhabitants of a small village, who collect the space debris that falls downrange from the nearby Baikonur space station. The last two youthful members of the village are the radio operator Iskander, known as Gagarin, and the spirited Nazira. While Nazira finds it increasing difficult to conceal her love for Iskander by means of her unconventional behaviour, Iskander is evidently not only crazy about Baikonur and the vastness of outer space, but also deeply smitten with the beautiful French astronaut Julie Mahé, whose journey to the stars he wistfully follows on television.
Who’s in it. Baikonur stars Alexander Asochakov as Iskander 'Gagarin' Orinbekov, Marie de Villepin as Julie Mahé, Sitora Farmonova as Nazira and Erbulat Toguzakov as Rustam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Baikonur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baikonur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baikonur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baikonur (2011)?
- In US, Baikonur is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baikonur worth watching?
- Baikonur holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baikonur?
- Baikonur stars Alexander Asochakov, Marie de Villepin, Sitora Farmonova, Erbulat Toguzakov and Waléra Kanischtscheff.
- When was Baikonur released?
- Baikonur was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.