Kolya (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Kolya is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Jan Svěrák, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After a fictitious marriage with a Russian emigrant, Cellisten Louka, a Czech man, must suddenly take responsibility for her son. However, it’s not long before the communication barrier is broken between the two new family members.
Who’s in it. Kolya stars Andrei Chalimon as Kolja, Zdeněk Svěrák as František Louka, Libuše Šafránková as Klára and Stella Zázvorková as maminka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Kolya has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kolya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kolya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kolya (1996)?
- In US, Kolya is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kolya worth watching?
- Kolya holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kolya?
- Kolya stars Andrei Chalimon, Zdeněk Svěrák, Libuše Šafránková, Stella Zázvorková and Ondřej Vetchý.
- When was Kolya released?
- Kolya was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.