Little Vera (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Little Vera is a drama and romance film directed by Vasili Pichul, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a young woman, Vera, who is somebody, living the life of a troubled teenager in the time right before the end of the Soviet Union. She lives in a very small Russian apartment with her mother and father, however being this close to each other makes the living get rough. Their daily life is plagued with massive amounts of alcohol (mainly vodka) and when she tries to escape her home life, she meets up with a boyfriend, Sergei who then moves into her already small apartment after sleeping with her. Every day little Vera has to go through hell just to get by, which even involves her going against her own morals after her father has done something extremely wrong.
Who’s in it. Little Vera stars Natalya Negoda as Vera, Andrey Sokolov as Sergey, Yuriy Nazarov as Nikolai, Vera's father and Lyudmila Zaytseva as Rita, Vera's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Little Vera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Vera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Vera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Vera (1988)?
- In US, Little Vera is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Vera worth watching?
- Little Vera holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Vera?
- Little Vera stars Natalya Negoda, Andrey Sokolov, Yuriy Nazarov, Lyudmila Zaytseva and Aleksandr Negreba.
- When was Little Vera released?
- Little Vera was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.