The Beloved (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, The Beloved is a drama and romance film directed by Ivan Pyryev, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Friends and family are trying to bring together newlyweds who separated immediately after the wedding.
Who’s in it. The Beloved stars Marina Ladynina as Varya Lugina, Vsevolod Sanayev as Vasiliy Dobryakov, Leonid Kmit as Viktor Simakov and Faina Ranevskaya as Marya Ivanovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Beloved 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 Beloved page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beloved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beloved (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beloved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beloved worth watching?
- The Beloved holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Beloved?
- The Beloved stars Marina Ladynina, Vsevolod Sanayev, Leonid Kmit, Faina Ranevskaya and Aleksandr Zrazhevsky.