A Simple Story (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1960, A Simple Story is a drama and romance film directed by Yuri Yegorov.
What it’s about. The war was over. Like many of her female friends, Sasha Potapova was left a widow. It was hard living without a man’s shoulder to lean on, without love and affection, yet no one had ever seen her crying or despairing. For her strong character, the fellow-villagers elected her a collective farm chairwoman. The work, with its cares and worries, helped all but forget about her personal misfortune and woman’s loneliness. And then she fell in love – a bittersweet, unshared love, but happy anyway…
Who’s in it. A Simple Story stars Nonna Mordyukova, Mikhail Ulyanov, Vasiliy Shukshin and Valentina Vladimirova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Simple Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Simple Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Story (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Simple Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Simple Story worth watching?
- A Simple Story holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story stars Nonna Mordyukova, Mikhail Ulyanov, Vasiliy Shukshin, Valentina Vladimirova and Irina Murzayeva.
- When was A Simple Story released?
- A Simple Story was released in 1960.