Cherry Town (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Cherry Town is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Gerbert Rappaport, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Lida Baburova, a tour guide of an architectural museum, unexpectedly receives a warrant for a two-room apartment in the new district of Zarechye, among the new settlers called "our Cheryomushki". Lida and her father go to inspect the apartment, but it turns out that it doesn't exist. The manager of the house, Barabashkin, conducted fictitious documentation, and the Baburovs' apartment merged with the neighboring one, owned by the head of the construction trust Drebednyov.
Who’s in it. Cherry Town stars Olga Zabotkina as Lida, Vladimir Vasilyev as Boris, Marina Khotuntseva as Masha and Gennadi Bortnikov as Sasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cherry Town has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cherry Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cherry Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cherry Town (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cherry Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cherry Town worth watching?
- Cherry Town holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cherry Town?
- Cherry Town stars Olga Zabotkina, Vladimir Vasilyev, Marina Khotuntseva, Gennadi Bortnikov and Gennadiy Bortnikov.
- When was Cherry Town released?
- Cherry Town was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.