The Cherry Orchard (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Cherry Orchard is a drama film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find that their beloved family estate and cherry orchard are to be auctioned off to pay debts. Lopahin, a former serf on the estate who is now a walthy landowner, proposes razing the home and cherrt orchard and dividing the estate into plats that could be leased at great profit. The family, however, continues to hold out hope that their beloved home can somehow be saved from destruction.
Who’s in it. The Cherry Orchard stars Judi Dench as Mme. Ranevsky, Bill Paterson as Lopakhin, Anton Lesser as Trofimov and Harriet Walter as Varya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cherry Orchard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cherry Orchard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cherry Orchard (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cherry Orchard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
- The Cherry Orchard stars Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, Anton Lesser, Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall.
- When was The Cherry Orchard released?
- The Cherry Orchard was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.