The Man from Nowhere (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, The Man from Nowhere is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Eldar Ryazanov, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In a young anthropologist's dream, he brings a member of the imaginary mountain tribe called Tapi to Moscow, in order to save him from being eaten by other tribesmen as well as to prove the tribe's existence to academia. The main character is probably based on Yeti.
Who’s in it. The Man from Nowhere stars Sergei Yursky as Chudak, Yuriy Yakovlev as Vladimir Porazhayev, Anatoli Papanov as Krokhalyov and Lyudmila Gurchenko as Lena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Man from Nowhere 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 The Man from Nowhere page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Nowhere tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Nowhere (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Nowhere change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?
- The Man from Nowhere holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Nowhere?
- The Man from Nowhere stars Sergei Yursky, Yuriy Yakovlev, Anatoli Papanov, Lyudmila Gurchenko and Anatoli Adoskin.
- When was The Man from Nowhere released?
- The Man from Nowhere was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.