The Connection (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2006, The Connection is a drama film directed by Avdotya Smirnova, running about 80 minutes. “Adultery is a game for two.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ilya lives in Moscow; Nina lives in St. Petersburg. Ilya has a beautiful wife and a daughter; Nina's husband is an artist, and they have a young son. Nina occasionally travels to Moscow to see her partners in the publishing industry. Ilya sometimes comes to St. Petersburg on business. But more often they are in the train between St. Petersburg and Moscow just to see each other. Because they have an affair.
Who’s in it. The Connection stars Anna Mikhalkova as Nina, Mikhail Porechenkov as Ilya, Anastasia Seglia as Masha and Dmitriy Shevchenko as Nikita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Connection has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $99.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Connection tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Connection (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Connection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Connection worth watching?
- The Connection holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Connection?
- The Connection stars Anna Mikhalkova, Mikhail Porechenkov, Anastasia Seglia, Dmitriy Shevchenko and Leonid Yarmolnik.
- When was The Connection released?
- The Connection was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.