Twelve Chairs (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, Twelve Chairs is a comedy film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, running about 198 minutes.
What it’s about. The film TWELVE CHAIRS linked in a spectacular way the dramaturgy of a treasure hunt and chase with a dense imagery of people and places. It tells both of yesterday and today, the reality of the people in the CIS countries and the universal humanity of our own actions. Large social utopia thus mixes with the individual hope of personal happiness, be it through money or in love.
Who’s in it. Twelve Chairs stars Heorhiy Deliev as Ostap Bender, Svetlana Dyagilyeva as Klavdiya Ivanovna Petukhova, Gennadiy Skarga as Ippolit Matveevich Vorobyaninov and Boris Raev as Father Fyodor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Twelve Chairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Chairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Chairs (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Chairs worth watching?
- Twelve Chairs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelve Chairs?
- Twelve Chairs stars Heorhiy Deliev, Svetlana Dyagilyeva, Gennadiy Skarga, Boris Raev and Irina Tokarchuk.