12 Chairs (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1971, 12 Chairs is a comedy and adventure film directed by Leonid Gaidai, running about 161 minutes.
What it’s about. A former aristocrat Ippolit Vorobyaninov leads a miserable life in Soviet Russia. His mother-in-law reveals a secret to him - she hid family diamonds in one of the twelve chairs they once had. Vorobyaninov in cooperation with a young con artist Ostap Bender start a long search for the diamonds.
Who’s in it. 12 Chairs stars Archil Gomiashvili as Остап Бендер, Sergei Filippov as Киса Воробьянинов, Mikhail Pugovkin as Отец Фёдор and Nina Grebeshkova as Мусик / Царица Тамара, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, 12 Chairs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 Chairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 Chairs (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 12 Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 12 Chairs worth watching?
- 12 Chairs holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 12 Chairs?
- 12 Chairs stars Archil Gomiashvili, Sergei Filippov, Mikhail Pugovkin, Nina Grebeshkova and Yuriy Nikulin.
- When was 12 Chairs released?
- 12 Chairs was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.