Crush (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2009, Crush is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Aleksey German Jr., running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Five short love stories, which become a statement of the directors about love. A shoemaker, a reporter, a pavement hooker-in, a psychiatric patient and a young man released from prison are the main characters of the film, heroes in a time of no heroes. All of them have the important qualities of being openhearted and not afraid of loving.
Who’s in it. Crush stars Ivan Dobronravov as shoemaker, Yuriy Chursin as Shrimp, Yulia Peresild as Ira and Karolina Gruszka as girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Crush has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $150.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crush tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crush (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crush change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crush worth watching?
- Crush holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crush?
- Crush stars Ivan Dobronravov, Yuriy Chursin, Yulia Peresild, Karolina Gruszka and Aleksey Filimonov.
- When was Crush released?
- Crush was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.