Ikarie XB 1
1963, Czech. Directed by Jindřich Polák.
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The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB-1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jindřich PolákDirector
- Zdeněk ŠtěpánekCaptain Vladimír Abajev
- František SmolíkAnthony Hopkins, Mathematician
- Dana MedřickáNina Kirová, Sociologist
- Irena KačírkováBrigitta
- Radovan LukavskýCommander MacDonald
- Otto LackovičMichal, Coordinator
- Miroslav MacháčekMarcel Bernard
- Jiří VršťalaErik Svenson, Pilot
- Rudolf DeylErvin Herold, Pilot
- Jaroslav MarešMilek Wertbowsky
- Martin ŤapákPetr Kubeš, Biologist
- Marcela MartínkováŠtefa, Wertbowsky's wife
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1963
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Pavel Juráček, Jindřich Polák
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What Ikarie XB 1 is based on
Ikarie XB 1 is based on The Magellanic Cloud (1955) by Stanisław Lem, published by Wydawnictwo Iskry.
1955
The Magellanic Cloud
By Stanisław Lem
Published by Wydawnictwo Iskry
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Ikarie XB 1: quick answers
Is Ikarie XB 1 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ikarie XB 1?
Ikarie XB 1 runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Ikarie XB 1 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ikarie XB 1. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ikarie XB 1 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ikarie XB 1 on?
Ikarie XB 1 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ikarie XB 1?
If you liked Ikarie XB 1, try Doppelgänger, 2010, Dark Star.
Who directed Ikarie XB 1?
Ikarie XB 1 (1963) was directed by Jindřich Polák and stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, František Smolík, Dana Medřická.
What is Ikarie XB 1 based on?
Ikarie XB 1 is based on The Magellanic Cloud (1955) by Stanisław Lem, published by Wydawnictwo Iskry.