The Ladder (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2021, The Ladder is a drama and history film directed by Vlad Păunescu, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
Who’s in it. The Ladder stars Eduard Trifa as Andrei, Ana Maria Guran as Anda, Eduard Adam as Miner and Ioana Bugarin as The student, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Ladder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $4.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ladder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ladder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ladder (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ladder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ladder worth watching?
- The Ladder holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ladder?
- The Ladder stars Eduard Trifa, Ana Maria Guran, Eduard Adam, Ioana Bugarin and Cătălin Babliuc.
- When was The Ladder released?
- The Ladder was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.