The Admirer (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1999, The Admirer is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Nikolay Lebedev, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Parents of thirteen years old Lena just got divorced. Lena wants to prove that they live nicely even with her mother alone and that she is independent. The girl goes to work at post office utilizing there her resourcefulness and charm. At work everyone talks about a serial killer who keeps the entire region in terror. One night a stranger defends Lena from some hooligans and as Lena thinks, he continues assisting her incognito. The girl is ready to believe and convince others that her protector is that horrible maniac. At first, these relationships with her odd admirer seem as a gamble for Lena, but then she gets convinced that this game became deadly dangerous...
Who’s in it. The Admirer stars Marina Cherepukhina as Lena, Elena Safonova as Aleksandra Mikhaylovna, Sergey Garmash as Oleg Viktorovich and Nina Usatova as Irina Sergeevna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Admirer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Admirer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Admirer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Admirer (1999)?
- In US, The Admirer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Admirer worth watching?
- The Admirer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Admirer?
- The Admirer stars Marina Cherepukhina, Elena Safonova, Sergey Garmash, Nina Usatova and Boris Shcherbakov.
- When was The Admirer released?
- The Admirer was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.