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Sputnik Mania

7.020071h 32mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.

DirectorDavid Hoffman
WritersDavid Hoffman·Paul Dickson

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Cast · Directed by David Hoffman

LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Narrator
WDWalt Disney
Walt Disney
Self (archive footage)
DEDwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
MEMamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
AHAdolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
LJLyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
MZMao Zedong
Mao Zedong
Self (archive footage)
HKHenry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
NKNikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
Self (archive footage)
HHHubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self (archive footage)
RRRonald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
JSJoseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)

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Sputnik Mania is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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Yes — Sputnik Mania is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

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Sputnik Mania is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.