The Strogovs (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1976, The Strogovs is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 533 minutes.

What it’s about. In the Siberian taiga village of Wolf's Burrows, the Strogov family lives — Matvey with his wife Anna and his parents. Through the fate of this peasant family, a picture of the life of the Siberian region during major historical events — the Russo-Japanese War, the 1905 Revolution, the October Revolution of 1917 and the Civil War is outlined.

Who’s in it. The Strogovs stars Boris Borisov as Matvey, Lyudmila Zaytseva as Anna, German Novikov as grandfather Fishka and Sergei Medvedskiy as Zakhar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Strogovs has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Strogovs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Strogovs (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Strogovs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Strogovs worth watching?
The Strogovs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Strogovs?
The Strogovs stars Boris Borisov, Lyudmila Zaytseva, German Novikov, Sergei Medvedskiy and Lyudmila Arinina.
When was The Strogovs released?
The Strogovs was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 533 minutes.