Little Alexander (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1981, Little Alexander is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Vladimir Fokin, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. May of 1945. Soviet soldiers conducting an operation to rescue the children in a small town in the territory of Germany.

Who’s in it. Little Alexander stars Yuriy Nazarov as Starschina Christschanowitsch, Torsten Naleppa as Alexander der Kleine (Aleksandr malenkij), Mikhail Kokshenov as Soldat Kuryukin and Boris Tokarev as Hauptmann Zvetov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Little Alexander has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Alexander page.

If you liked it. Fans of Little Alexander tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Little Alexander (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Alexander change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Little Alexander worth watching?
Little Alexander holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Little Alexander?
Little Alexander stars Yuriy Nazarov, Torsten Naleppa, Mikhail Kokshenov, Boris Tokarev and Ute Lubosch.
When was Little Alexander released?
Little Alexander was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.