The Ivanov Family (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, The Ivanov Family is a drama film directed by Alexey Saltykov, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Aleksei comes to Chelyabinsk from Moscow — a young student who proclaims a free lifestyle, not constrained by everyday hard labor. Aleksei falls in love with a young singer Lyudmila, the daughter of hereditary workers. When a Moscow student enters the family of noble steelworkers — people who are proud of their working roots, his self-identity changes. From now on, to Aleksei idleness already seems shameful, and idleness is shameful. To be worthy of such highly respected people as the Ivanov family, Aleksei goes to work as a steelworker.
Who’s in it. The Ivanov Family stars Nonna Mordyukova as Mariya Petrovna, Nikolai Rybnikov as Ivan Ivanovich, Olga Prokhorova as Lyudmila and Nikolay Eryomenko as Aleksei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ivanov Family 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 Ivanov Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ivanov Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ivanov Family (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ivanov Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ivanov Family worth watching?
- The Ivanov Family holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Ivanov Family?
- The Ivanov Family stars Nonna Mordyukova, Nikolai Rybnikov, Olga Prokhorova, Nikolay Eryomenko and Aleksandr Khvylya.
- When was The Ivanov Family released?
- The Ivanov Family was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.