The Black Hen, or Living Underground (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, The Black Hen, or Living Underground is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Viktor Gres, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. At a St. Petersburg boarding school, a new life began for the ten-year-old Alyosha, who was accustomed parental attention. Missing his home, Alyosha created an imaginary magic world of underground dwellers, with a king and his subjects who very much resembled the people surrounding the boy. Alyosha experienced many interesting adventures in this mysterious fairy tale...
Who’s in it. The Black Hen, or Living Underground stars Vitali Sidletsky as Alyosha Lanskoy, Larysa Kadochnykova as Mama, Aristarkh Livanov as Papa and Albert Filozov as Ivan Karlovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Black Hen, or Living Underground 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 Black Hen, or Living Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Hen, or Living Underground tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Hen, or Living Underground (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Hen, or Living Underground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Hen, or Living Underground worth watching?
- The Black Hen, or Living Underground holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Hen, or Living Underground?
- The Black Hen, or Living Underground stars Vitali Sidletsky, Larysa Kadochnykova, Aristarkh Livanov, Albert Filozov and Vladimir Kashpur.
- When was The Black Hen, or Living Underground released?
- The Black Hen, or Living Underground was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.