The Russian Forest (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Russian Forest is a drama and history film directed by Vladimir Petrov, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by Leonid Leonov. Young Polya comes to Moscow: she wants to find her father, Professor Vikhrov, and try to understand why her mother broke up with him. Vikhrov is a prominent scientist who has defended the forest from barbaric destruction all his life. The war begins. Professor Vikhrov continues to lecture, proving to students the need to protect the forest. Polya is trying to find out the reasons for the long-standing feud between her father and academician Gratsianskiy. Now, when Vikhrov is already not young and lonely, the professor mentally returns to the past...
Who’s in it. The Russian Forest stars Boris Tolmazov as Vikhrov, Rufina Nifontova as Yelena Ivanovna, Nina Drobysheva as Polya and Mykola Hrytsenko as Gratsianskiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Russian Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russian Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Russian Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Russian Forest (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Russian Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Russian Forest worth watching?
- The Russian Forest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Russian Forest?
- The Russian Forest stars Boris Tolmazov, Rufina Nifontova, Nina Drobysheva, Mykola Hrytsenko and Maria Pastukhova.
- When was The Russian Forest released?
- The Russian Forest was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.