Odessa (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Odessa is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Valery Todorovsky, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Odessa, August 1970. A heat wave. The city is full of tourists. Boris, a journalist and foreign affairs specialist, and his eight-year-old son Valeri arrive from Moscow to visit Boris’ in-laws, Grigori Iosifovich and Raisa Irovna Davidov. But on the day of their arrival, Odessa declares a quarantine due to a cholera outbreak, and the city is closed off. Having come for a few days, the son-in-law is plunged into a world changed by serious danger. Family secrets will be disclosed, improbable events happen, and a great forbidden love starts.
Who’s in it. Odessa stars Yevgeni Tsyganov as Boris, Leonid Yarmolnik as Grigoriy Iosifovich, Irina Rozanova as Raisa Irovna and Kseniya Rappoport as Lora - Volodya's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Odessa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Odessa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Odessa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Odessa (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Odessa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Odessa worth watching?
- Odessa holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Odessa?
- Odessa stars Yevgeni Tsyganov, Leonid Yarmolnik, Irina Rozanova, Kseniya Rappoport and Evgenia Brik.
- When was Odessa released?
- Odessa was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.