Peer Gynt (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Peer Gynt is an animation and music film directed by Vadim Kurchevskiy, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Peer Gynt grew up a handsome guy, girls peered at him, and he dreamed of becoming a king and getting rich. He went to the wedding and there he saw the girl Solveig. Peer got drunk, quarreled with the guests and went into the mountains, where he met a troll maiden. Peer wanted to marry her and become a king, but the troll king explained that for this you need to become a troll and live according to their customs. Peer managed to escape, and he sailed on the ship. For many years he swam and accumulated wealth. And when he returned to his native coast in a storm, the ship sank with all the load.
Who’s in it. Peer Gynt stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Peer Gynt, Anna Kamenkova as Solveig, Nikita Podgornyj and Semyon Samodur, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peer Gynt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peer Gynt tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peer Gynt (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peer Gynt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Peer Gynt?
- Peer Gynt stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Anna Kamenkova, Nikita Podgornyj, Semyon Samodur and Irina Kartashyova.