Free Floating (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2006, Free Floating is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Boris Khlebnikov, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. "Free Floating" is a melodrama with elements of comedy about a young lad from an ordinary provincial town like many in Russia, with just one kindergarten, one school, one factory. As a result, one grows up here never facing the alternative as to what to choose, for everything is preordained. Leonid is an ordinary lad who, like his peers, goes to discos, dances with girls and picks fights with the local riff-raff later. Everything is going well for him, as his life is totally predictable. But one day the factory closes down and he becomes disoriented. For the first time ever, he is to make a choice on his own and think seriously about what he would like to do...

Who’s in it. Free Floating stars Aleksandr Yatsenko as Lyonya, Yevgeni Syty as Brigade-leader Roslov, Pyotr Zaychenko as Elderly man from brigade and Boris N. Petrov as Big man from brigade, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Free Floating has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Floating page.

If you liked it. Fans of Free Floating tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Free Floating (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Free Floating change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Free Floating worth watching?
Free Floating holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Free Floating?
Free Floating stars Aleksandr Yatsenko, Yevgeni Syty, Pyotr Zaychenko, Boris N. Petrov and Darya Ekamasova.
When was Free Floating released?
Free Floating was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.