The Long Farewell (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, The Long Farewell is a drama film directed by Kira Muratova, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A single mother is confused by the changes in her teenage son, who has become distant since spending summer vacation with his father.
Who’s in it. The Long Farewell stars Zinaida Sharko as Yevgeniya Vasilyevna, Oleg Vladimirsky as Ustinov, Tatyana Mychko and Yuri Kayurov as Nikulin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Long Farewell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Klassiki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Farewell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Farewell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Farewell (1971)?
- In US, The Long Farewell is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Klassiki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Farewell worth watching?
- The Long Farewell holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Farewell?
- The Long Farewell stars Zinaida Sharko, Oleg Vladimirsky, Tatyana Mychko, Yuri Kayurov and Svetlana Kabanova.
- When was The Long Farewell released?
- The Long Farewell was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.