My Friend Ivan Lapshin (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, My Friend Ivan Lapshin is a drama film directed by Aleksey German, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Russian provincial town in the middle of the 1930s Stalin's Great Purge. Ivan Lapshin, the head of the local police, does what he has to do. And he does it well.
Who’s in it. My Friend Ivan Lapshin stars Andrei Boltnev as Ivan Lapshin, Nina Ruslanova as Natasha Adasova, Andrey Mironov as Khanin and Aleksei Zharkov as Okoshkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, My Friend Ivan Lapshin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Friend Ivan Lapshin page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Friend Ivan Lapshin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Friend Ivan Lapshin (1984)?
- In US, My Friend Ivan Lapshin is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Friend Ivan Lapshin worth watching?
- My Friend Ivan Lapshin holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Friend Ivan Lapshin?
- My Friend Ivan Lapshin stars Andrei Boltnev, Nina Ruslanova, Andrey Mironov, Aleksei Zharkov and Aleksandr Filippenko.
- When was My Friend Ivan Lapshin released?
- My Friend Ivan Lapshin was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.