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Cosmoball (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Cosmoball is a 2020 adventure sci-fi film directed by Dzhanik Fayziev, starring Marta Timofeeva as girl with a respirator, Yang Ge and Alexandra Cherkasova. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Its Echo Score is 54/100.

worldwide gross
$1.4M
Echo Score
54
budget
$22M
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Cosmoball (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Dzhanik Fayziev
Genres
Adventure , Sci-Fi
Original language
Russian
Budget
$22M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cosmoball About?

The premise of Cosmoball without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A futuristic intergalactic game pits humans against aliens on a massive ship orbiting Earth. A young man with special abilities joins a superhero team, hoping to secure a cure for his mother’s illness. As the four Earth representatives compete to defend their planet’s honor, they face a galaxy-wide threat and uncover their individual roles in a grand, unfolding destiny.

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Cast & crew

Cosmoball Cast & Characters

Marta Timofeeva leads the cast as girl with a respirator, with Yang Ge as mother of girl with a lizard and Alexandra Cherkasova as mother of girl with a respirator. Directed by Dzhanik Fayziev; 83 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dzhanik Fayziev

One more film directed by Dzhanik Fayziev: The Turkish Gambit.

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Ratings

Cosmoball Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 54/100, strongest in art & craft (85) and weakest in story & flow (30).

54 /100

Cosmoball Echo Score Breakdown

Cosmoball delivers a visually striking spectacle but falls short in narrative cohesion and character investment. The CGI and action set pieces receive consistent praise, while the plot is frequently described as confusing, clichéd, and poorly paced. Performances are divided, with some actors deemed ineffective and limited emotional resonance. The sensory experience, notably the sound design, supports the visual strengths despite occasional music issues. Consequently, the film offers brief, family‑friendly amusement yet lacks the depth to merit multiple viewings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 85

    In terms of art and craft, the film excels through its high‑budget visual effects and detailed production design. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the stunning CGI, vibrant alien fauna, and polished animation as standout elements. Direction and editing receive fewer remarks, but the overall technical execution is praised as ambitious and aesthetically cohesive. The strong visual craftsmanship compensates for other shortcomings, resulting in a high art score.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    Character and emotional depth are generally weak, with multiple reviewers condemning the acting as terrible and the lead performance as the film's most damaging element. Lack of development and flat interactions are noted, though a few mentions of enjoyable supporting characters exist. The overall sentiment points to shallow portrayals that fail to engage viewers, leading to a low character score.

  • Story & Flow 30

    The story is widely criticized for incoherent plotting, excessive borrowing from other franchises, and a reliance on cliché tropes. Reviewers describe the narrative as confusing, hodgepodge, and boring, with pacing that either drags or rushes without clear purpose. While some find brief entertainment value, the consensus is that the storyline undermines the film's potential, warranting a low score.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    Sensory elements, particularly sound design and musical accompaniment, receive mixed but generally favorable feedback. The CGI and action sequences are lauded as stellar, and the overall audio‑visual coordination supports the film's high‑energy tone. Minor criticisms include unoriginal music and occasional lack of stylistic cohesion. The sensory experience remains a strong point, justifying a solid mid‑high score.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    Rewatch potential is moderate; the film functions as a light, family‑friendly popcorn offering that some viewers enjoy repeatedly for its visual thrills. However, the weak narrative and character issues reduce its lasting appeal, causing many to doubt a desire for subsequent viewings. The balance of fleeting fun against structural flaws results in an average rewatch factor.

Plot

Cosmoball Plot Summary

What happens in Cosmoball from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a post-apocalyptic era, Earth has endured a brutal chapter of galactic wars that left the Moon destroyed and the planet’s poles dramatically shifted. The climate is unrecognizable, with Moscow tucked into a tropical forest zone and New York wrapped in ice. Amid this dramatic transformation, the cityscape bursts with a kaleidoscope of cultures, strange arrivals, and clever engineering wonders, all coexisting under a sunlit, almost surreal skyline. The atmosphere feels like a bold, anti-utopian vision of a cyberpunk Brazil, where life hums in a perpetual stadium of surprises.

Full summary

The whole story of Cosmoball, scene by scene

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Box office

Cosmoball Box Office & Budget

Cosmoball grossed $1.4 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 6% of what it cost.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.4M

6% of its budget back

International
$1.4M
Budget
$22M
Videos

Cosmoball Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

CosmoBall (2020) Trailer | Available On DVD and VOD December 2
  • Trailer COSMOBALL (2021) Official Trailer | Russian Sci-Fi & Action-Adventure
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cosmoball?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Cosmoball Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Vratar Galaktiki” and “Gatekeeper of the Galaxy”.

Also known as
  • Vratar Galaktiki
  • Gatekeeper of the Galaxy
  • Cosmoball: guardianes del universo
  • Cosmoball - Os Guardioes Do Universo
  • 银河守门员
  • Cosmoball: Os Guardiões do Universo
  • Cosmoball - A galaxis kapusa
  • Kosmobols
  • Kosmiczne mistrzostwa
  • 코스모볼
  • Galaksinin Kalecisi
  • Wächter der Galaxis
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  • Quái Thú Sao Hỏa
  • Воротар Галактики
  • 宇宙特攻隊
  • Вратарят на Галактиката
  • コスモボール COSMOBALL
  • Kosmobolas

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FAQ

Cosmoball FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Cosmoball, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cosmoball?

Cosmoball runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Cosmoball released?

Cosmoball was released on August 27, 2020.

Who directed Cosmoball?

Cosmoball was directed by Dzhanik Fayziev.

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Who is in the cast of Cosmoball?

Cosmoball stars Marta Timofeeva as girl with a respirator, Yang Ge as mother of girl with a lizard and Alexandra Cherkasova as mother of girl with a respirator, among 83 credited actors.

How much did Cosmoball make at the box office?

Cosmoball grossed $1.4 million worldwide on a budget of $22 million.

Does Cosmoball have a post-credit scene?

No. Cosmoball has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cosmoball in?

The original language of Cosmoball is Russian.

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