A Legal Marriage (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1985, A Legal Marriage is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert Mkrtchyan, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. At the beginning of the 1941 war, a young talented artist Igor and his theater were evacuated to Tashkent. Here he meets music teacher Olga, who is seriously ill with malaria. Igor understands that only treatment in the capital will save the girl. But they are allowed into Moscow only on special passes. And then Igor almost by force drags Olga to the registry office. Feeling responsible for the girl, Igor begins to patronize her more and more...

Who’s in it. A Legal Marriage stars Natalya Belokhvostikova as Olga Kalinkina, Igor Kostolevskiy as Igor Voloshin, Albina Matveyeva as Filatova and Ernst Romanov as theater director, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Legal Marriage 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 A Legal Marriage page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Legal Marriage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Legal Marriage (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Legal Marriage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Legal Marriage worth watching?
A Legal Marriage holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Legal Marriage?
A Legal Marriage stars Natalya Belokhvostikova, Igor Kostolevskiy, Albina Matveyeva, Ernst Romanov and Bulat Okudzhava.
When was A Legal Marriage released?
A Legal Marriage was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.