The Challenge
Thoracic surgeon Evgenia Belyaeva has one month to prepare for a flight to the International Space Station, where she must operate on a crew member. Will she be up for the challenge? Can she overcome her fears and insecurities? Will she be able to perform the complicated surgery in zero gravity, and give the cosmonaut a chance to return to Earth alive?
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About The Challenge
The Challenge is a 2023 Russian-language drama film directed by Klim Shipenko. The cast is led by Yulia Peresild, Miloš Biković, Klim Shipenko. It has a runtime of 2h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Challenge was produced by Yellow, Black & White, Roscosmos, and Channel One and made in Russia. It was released on April 20, 2023.
- Director
- Klim Shipenko
- Writers
- Bakur Bakuradze, Klim Shipenko, Ilya Malakhova
- Release date
- April 20, 2023
- Original language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Russia
- Production
- Yellow, Black & White, Roscosmos, Channel One
The Challenge cast & crew
The Challenge was directed by Klim Shipenko and written by Bakur Bakuradze, Klim Shipenko, and Ilya Malakhova.
The cast features Yulia Peresild as Evgenia Belyaeva, Miloš Biković as Vladislav Nikolaev, Vladimir Mashkov as Volin, Oleg Novitsky as Ivanov, Anton Shkaplerov as Anton Shkaplerov, and Elena Valyushkina as Galina.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sergey Cheremisinov, cinematography is by Boris Litovchenko, and it was produced by Dmitry Rogozin and Konstantin Ernst.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
The Challenge holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 44m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Challenge is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Challenge
Yulia Peresild
Evgenia Belyaeva
Miloš Biković
Vladislav Nikolaev
Klim Shipenko
Alyona Mordovina
Vladimir Mashkov
Volin
Oleg Novitsky
Ivanov
Anton Shkaplerov
Anton Shkaplerov
Elena Valyushkina
Galina
Varvara Volodina
Masha
Andrey Shchepochkin
Valentin Borisovich
Aleksandr Baluev
Valentin Borisovich
Igor Gordin
Dmitriy Yuryevich
The Challenge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Challenge in United States?
The Challenge is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Challenge in?
The Challenge is originally in Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
▸What is The Challenge rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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