Everything Begins with Hitting the Road (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1959, Everything Begins with Hitting the Road is a drama and romance film directed by Villen Azarov, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. On the eve of departure to the Siberian shock construction site, the famous builder and installer Stepan Bobkov throws his wife. However, on the train he meets Annushka, a young concrete worker who also travels to Siberia on a Komsomol ticket. Sympathy arises between the heroes, which is also reinforced by the coincidence of the so-called “production interests”.

Who’s in it. Everything Begins with Hitting the Road stars Viktor Avdyushko as Степан, Lyudmila Khityaeva as Аннушка, Sergei Gurzo as Шурка and Aleksandr Demyanenko as Генка, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Everything Begins with Hitting the Road sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everything Begins with Hitting the Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of Everything Begins with Hitting the Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Everything Begins with Hitting the Road (1959)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everything Begins with Hitting the Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Everything Begins with Hitting the Road worth watching?
Everything Begins with Hitting the Road holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Everything Begins with Hitting the Road?
Everything Begins with Hitting the Road stars Viktor Avdyushko, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Sergei Gurzo, Aleksandr Demyanenko and Tamara Syomina.
When was Everything Begins with Hitting the Road released?
Everything Begins with Hitting the Road was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.