Father Sergius (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, Father Sergius is a drama film directed by Igor Talankin, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy. The main character of the film is Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer, an ardent, proud young man — a big fan of the tsar. Kasatsky is going to marry, but at the last moment he learns from the bride that she was the mistress of the emperor. The prince is deeply disappointed in social life, he takes a monastic vow and leaves the capital. Faith in God was to save the soul, but passions and worldly temptations don't leave Kasatsky.
Who’s in it. Father Sergius stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Stepan Kasatsky / Father Sergius, Valentina Titova as Mary Korotkova, Vladislav Strzhelchik as Nicholas I and Mykola Hrytsenko as general, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Father Sergius has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Sergius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Sergius tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Sergius (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Sergius change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Sergius worth watching?
- Father Sergius holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Sergius?
- Father Sergius stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Valentina Titova, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Mykola Hrytsenko and Boris Ivanov.
- When was Father Sergius released?
- Father Sergius was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.