Uncle Vanya (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, Uncle Vanya is a comedy and drama film directed by Ian Rickson, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic play about human frailty, in which secret loves and long-held resentments threaten to tear a family apart. The film is a recorded performance of an award-winning production of Anton Chekhov's classic play at the Harold Pinter theatre in London, made shortly after the show was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who’s in it. Uncle Vanya stars Toby Jones as Vanya, Richard Armitage as Astrov, Aimee Lou Wood as Sonya and Peter Wight as Telegin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Uncle Vanya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Vanya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Vanya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Vanya (2020)?
- In US, Uncle Vanya is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle Vanya worth watching?
- Uncle Vanya holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle Vanya?
- Uncle Vanya stars Toby Jones, Richard Armitage, Aimee Lou Wood, Peter Wight and Roger Allam.
- When was Uncle Vanya released?
- Uncle Vanya was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.