The Pencil (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, The Pencil is a drama film directed by Natalya Nazarova, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.
Who’s in it. The Pencil stars Nadezhda Gorelova as Antonina Zolotareva, Vladimir Mishukov as Sergey Zolotarev, Aleksandr Doronin as Andrey Voronov and Alina Khodzhevanova as Head teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Pencil has been warmly received by 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 The Pencil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pencil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pencil (2019)?
- In US, The Pencil 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 The Pencil worth watching?
- The Pencil holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pencil?
- The Pencil stars Nadezhda Gorelova, Vladimir Mishukov, Aleksandr Doronin, Alina Khodzhevanova and Olesya Ivantsova.
- When was The Pencil released?
- The Pencil was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.