Window to Paris (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, Window to Paris is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Yuri Mamin, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Nikolai (played by Sergei Dontsov) has been fired from his job as a music teacher and has to live in the gym until he finds a place to stay. Finally, he gets a communal room in the apartment of Gorokhov (Victor Mikhalkov). The room's previous inhabitant, an old lady, has died a year ago, and yet her cat, Maxi, is still in the locked room, healthy and fat. Soon, Nikolai and his neighbours discover the mystery: there is a window to Paris in the room. That's when the comedy begins - will the Russians be able to cope with the temptation to profit from the discovery?
Who’s in it. Window to Paris stars Agnès Soral as Nicole, Sergei Dreiden as Nikolay Chizhov, Viktor Mikhaylov as Gorokhov and Nina Usatova as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Window to Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Window to Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Window to Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Window to Paris (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Window to Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Window to Paris worth watching?
- Window to Paris holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Window to Paris?
- Window to Paris stars Agnès Soral, Sergei Dreiden, Viktor Mikhaylov, Nina Usatova and Kira Krejlis-Petrova.
- When was Window to Paris released?
- Window to Paris was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.