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Sputnik Mania (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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Sputnik Mania is a 2008 documentary directed by David Hoffman. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $11,441 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$11.4K
Metascore
68
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Sputnik Mania (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
David Hoffman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sputnik Mania About?

The premise of Sputnik Mania without spoilers.

Following the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, a wave of anxiety washed over the United States, igniting a tense Cold War arms race. This documentary, narrated by Liev Schreiber, explores the dangerous period of escalating tensions that brought the world to the brink of nuclear conflict. It reveals the surprising agreement forged between two former generals, a pivotal moment that ultimately averted global catastrophe and shaped the course of history.

Sputnik Mania Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • sputnik
  • icbm
  • cold war era
  • year 1957
  • space race
  • cold war
  • outer space
  • wmd
  • nuclear threat
  • nuclear weapons
  • satellite
  • rocket
+5 more
  • arms race
  • wernher von braun
  • nuclear war
  • world war three
  • khrushchev
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Crew

The Director of Sputnik Mania

Directed by David Hoffman.

Ratings

Sputnik Mania Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sputnik Mania 68 on Metacritic.

Box office

Sputnik Mania Box Office

Sputnik Mania grossed $11,441 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.4K

US & Canada
$11.4K
Videos

Sputnik Mania Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sputnik Mania.

SPUTNIK MANIA TRAILER
Details

Sputnik Mania Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Fever of 57” and “Sputnik Fever”.

Also known as
  • The Fever of 57
  • Sputnik Fever

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FAQ

Sputnik Mania FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sputnik Mania, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sputnik Mania?

Sputnik Mania runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Sputnik Mania released?

Sputnik Mania was released on March 14, 2008.

Who directed Sputnik Mania?

Sputnik Mania was directed by David Hoffman.

More films by David Hoffman

How much did Sputnik Mania make at the box office?

Sputnik Mania grossed $11,441 worldwide.

How is Sputnik Mania rated?

Sputnik Mania has 68 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Sputnik Mania have a post-credit scene?

No. Sputnik Mania has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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