Accordion (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1934, Accordion is a comedy and music film directed by Igor Savchenko, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Igor Savchenko's Accordion (Garmon', 1934) was adapted from a poem by A. Zharov. This film sheds light on the reasons why the mass song came into being. In it, the country boy Timosha stops playing the accordion after being chosen leader of the local Komsomol. When he understands that he must compete with the sad kulak songs played by Tlskliby ("Mournful"), he recognizes his mistake in abandoning his accordion, and in the end he gathers the other youths around him with his lively and merry songs.
Who’s in it. Accordion stars Zoya Fyodorova, Pyotr Savin, Igor Savchenko and Nikolay Gorlov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Accordion 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 Accordion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Accordion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accordion (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Accordion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Accordion worth watching?
- Accordion holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Accordion?
- Accordion stars Zoya Fyodorova, Pyotr Savin, Igor Savchenko, Nikolay Gorlov and Nikolai Yarochkin.
- When was Accordion released?
- Accordion was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.