Eugene Onegin (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, Eugene Onegin is a drama, romance and music film directed by Roman Tikhomirov, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Eugene Onegin, a jaded young dandy from the big city of St. Petersburg, travels to the country to ingratiate himself into the affection of a dying uncle. There he meets the idealistic and romantic poet Vladimir Lensky, who introduces him to the daughters of a local landowner.
Who’s in it. Eugene Onegin stars Vadim Medvedev as Eugene Onegin, Evgeniy Kibkalo as Eugene Onegin (voice), Ariadna Shengelaia as Tatiana Larina and Galina Vishnevskaya as Tatiana Larina (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Eugene Onegin 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 Eugene Onegin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eugene Onegin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eugene Onegin (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eugene Onegin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eugene Onegin worth watching?
- Eugene Onegin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eugene Onegin?
- Eugene Onegin stars Vadim Medvedev, Evgeniy Kibkalo, Ariadna Shengelaia, Galina Vishnevskaya and Igor Ozerov.
- When was Eugene Onegin released?
- Eugene Onegin was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.