Carnival (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1981, Carnival is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tatyana Lioznova, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Russian girl is in love with show business and wants to leave her small town for Moscow and make it big in the big city. She encounters her long missing, remarried father and gets a boy friend who uses her and then leaves her.
Who’s in it. Carnival stars Irina Muravyova, Yuriy Yakovlev, Klara Luchko and Aleksandr Abdulov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Carnival has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival (1981)?
- In GB, Carnival is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnival worth watching?
- Carnival holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnival?
- Carnival stars Irina Muravyova, Yuriy Yakovlev, Klara Luchko, Aleksandr Abdulov and Vera Vasileva.
- When was Carnival released?
- Carnival was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.