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You and Me (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1971, You and Me is a drama film directed by Larisa Shepitko, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Two young talented neurosurgeons — Pyotr and Sasha — are enthusiastically working on a complex medical experiment. But in search of stability and a better life, Pyotr goes to work in Stockholm, Sasha becomes a major official. Pyotrr's overseas life does not add up, and he returns to Moscow. Realizing that his friend has a completely different life, Pyotr goes to Siberia, where he works on an ambulance. There he meets a girl with a brain disease, the study of which he had once been involved in, but did not finish the job. Feeling in vain of a lived, failed life, a sense of professional guilt in front of this sick girl, whom no one can help, torment him, and he again recalls his true destiny.

Who’s in it. You and Me stars Leonid Dyachkov as Pyotr, Yuri Vizbor as Sasha, Alla Demidova as Katya and Natalya Bondarchuk as Nadya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, You and Me 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 You and Me page.

If you liked it. Fans of You and Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch You and Me (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for You and Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is You and Me worth watching?
You and Me holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in You and Me?
You and Me stars Leonid Dyachkov, Yuri Vizbor, Alla Demidova, Natalya Bondarchuk and Leonid Markov.
When was You and Me released?
You and Me was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.