The Student (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, The Student is a drama film directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, running about 118 minutes. “The hypocrisy of religion and society that challenges all of us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high school student becomes convinced that the world is lost to evil and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults surrounding him.
Who’s in it. The Student stars Yuliya Aug as Mother, Petr Skvortsov as Veniamin, Aleksandra Revenko as Lida Tkachenko and Anton Vasilyev as Physical Education Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Student has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Klassiki and 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 The Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student (2016)?
- In US, The Student is available to stream on OVID and Klassiki, and 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 The Student worth watching?
- The Student holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Student?
- The Student stars Yuliya Aug, Petr Skvortsov, Aleksandra Revenko, Anton Vasilyev and Viktoriya Isakova.
- When was The Student released?
- The Student was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.