The Lover (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, The Lover is a drama and romance film directed by Valery Todorovsky, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a remarkably subtle film–a character study that focuses on Mitya’s attempts to cope with each new startling phase of discovery. At first he mourns for his dead wife, but then he discovers that he didn’t really know her.
Who’s in it. The Lover stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Дмитрий Чарышев, Sergey Garmash as Иван, Vera Voronkova as Вера and Valeriy Prokhorov as кондуктор, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lover 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 The Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lover (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lover worth watching?
- The Lover holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Lover?
- The Lover stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Sergey Garmash, Vera Voronkova, Valeriy Prokhorov and Irina Sokolova.
- When was The Lover released?
- The Lover was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.