Balalaika (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1939, Balalaika is a romance and music film directed by Reinhold Schünzel, running about 102 minutes. “Where there's wine, women, and song!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
Who’s in it. Balalaika stars Nelson Eddy as Prince Peter Karagin, aka Peter Teranda, Ilona Massey as Lydia Marakova, Charles Ruggles as Nicki Popoff and Frank Morgan as Ivan Danchenoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Balalaika has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Balalaika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balalaika tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balalaika (1939)?
- In US, Balalaika is available to 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 Balalaika worth watching?
- Balalaika holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balalaika?
- Balalaika stars Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan and Lionel Atwill.
- When was Balalaika released?
- Balalaika was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.