Kin (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Kin is a comedy and drama film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the most popular movies tells, in an ironic manner, about complicated relationships between close people. Among the film’s achievements is not only splendid acting, but also the fact that “Kinfolk” remains as contemporary and topical as before. The relations between a son-in-law and a mother-in-law are as everlasting a theme as love itself. Especially when the role of the son-in-law Stasik is brilliantly played by Yuri Bogatyryov, and that of the mother-in-law by the incomparable Nonna Mordyukova. Marusya Konovalova, a kind, simple-hearted country woman, comes to Moscow to visit her only daughter (Svetlana Kryuchkova) and tries to help “glue together” her broken-up family. Acting with best intentions, she cannot understand why her interference provokes a stormy protest… Ruscico.com
Who’s in it. Kin stars Nonna Mordyukova as Mama, Svetlana Kryuchkova as Nina, Yuri Bogatyryov as Stasik and Ivan Bortnik as Vovchik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kin 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 Kin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kin (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kin worth watching?
- Kin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kin?
- Kin stars Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Yuri Bogatyryov, Ivan Bortnik and Andrei Petrov.