Doppelgänger
You will meet yourself face-to-face when Earth meets its duplicate in outer space!
1969 • 101 min • Science Fiction
Synopsis
A planet is discovered in the same orbit as Earth's but is located on the exact opposite side of the sun, making it not visible from Earth. The European Space Exploration Council decide to send American astronaut Glenn Ross and British scientist John Kane via spaceship to explore the other planet.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 62 Audience · 135 · 100%
An astronaut and a scientist journey to a newly discovered "other Earth" on the opposite side of the sun. Their mission turns perilous when they experience strange occurrences and face an unexpected reality upon their return.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Disorienting psychological elements
- Themes of identity and reality
- Some intense moments in space
What it models well
- Curiosity and exploration
- Teamwork and problem-solving
- Dealing with the unknown
Talk about it after
- What if there was another Earth just like ours?
- How do characters cope with isolation and strange events?
- The importance of scientific discovery
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Parrish • Crew: Sylvia Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Donald James, Gerry Anderson, Gerry Anderson
Trailers & clips
Journey to the far side of the Sun - Trailer (USA)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (135)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0064519
