Baba Yaga (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, Baba Yaga is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Svyatoslav Ushakov, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In a fairytale kingdom, in a small hut on a marsh, lives a ginger-haired witch Yaga along with her inventor cat and merry house elves. Yaga is trying to get better at magic, but in order to cast spells like a pro she needs her Book of Spells, stolen many years ago by the evil sorceress Belladonna. One day, an unexpected visit from Princess Sapphire offers Yaga a chance to get even with her sworn enemy. The outcome will prove the true power of genuine magic, and decide who the real villain is.
Who’s in it. Baba Yaga stars Yuliya Khlynina, Larisa Brokhman as Zlata (voice), Fyodor Bondarchuk and Lidiya Chistyakova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Baba Yaga 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 Baba Yaga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baba Yaga tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baba Yaga (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baba Yaga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baba Yaga worth watching?
- Baba Yaga holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baba Yaga?
- Baba Yaga stars Yuliya Khlynina, Larisa Brokhman, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Lidiya Chistyakova and Olga Shorokhova.
- When was Baba Yaga released?
- Baba Yaga was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.