Ward Six (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Ward Six is a drama film directed by Lucian Pintilie, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor from provincial town in Tsardom of Russia meets his former student in Ward 6, where the story takes place. Impressed by his rebellious spirit and clever remarks, he tends to spend more time with him while also indulging in meditation, only to be ridiculed by his fellow colleagues. Based on a Chekhov's work of the same title.
Who’s in it. Ward Six stars Slobodan 'Cica' Perović as Andrej Jefimič Ragin, Zoran Radmilović as Ivan Dmitrič Gromov, Slavko Simić as Mihail Averjanič and Pavle Vuisić as Nikita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ward Six has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ward Six page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ward Six tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ward Six (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ward Six change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ward Six worth watching?
- Ward Six holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ward Six?
- Ward Six stars Slobodan 'Cica' Perović, Zoran Radmilović, Slavko Simić, Pavle Vuisić and Ljuba Tadić.
- When was Ward Six released?
- Ward Six was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.