The Key (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1961, The Key is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Lev Atamanov, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a cautionary tale about the need to develop good work habits, personal responsibility and conscience in life.
Who’s in it. The Key stars Gennadiy Dudnik as Robot-lyricist (voice), Anna Komolova as Boy (voice), Georgiy Vitsin as daddy (voice) and Valentina Tumanova as Robot baby (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Key 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 Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Key tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Key (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Key change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Key worth watching?
- The Key holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Key?
- The Key stars Gennadiy Dudnik, Anna Komolova, Georgiy Vitsin, Valentina Tumanova and Rina Zelyonaya.
- When was The Key released?
- The Key was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.