Ten (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1971, Ten is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Nadezhda Kosheverova, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. The good-natured scholar Christian-Theodore arrives in a small country where miracles occur. He falls in love with the beautiful Princess, whose marriage is a matter of national importance, because her husband will become the new king. But unlike many “suitors”, selfish thoughts are alien to Christian-Theodore. He is sincerely fascinated by her beauty and releases his Shadow, hoping to get a faithful helper in his quest to marry the Princess. But the Shadow is the embodiment of egoism, greed and meanness. Quickly betraying the scholar, he marries the Princess himself and takes the royal throne.

Who’s in it. Ten stars Oleg Dal as Scientist / his Shadow, Anastasiya Vertinskaya as Princess, Marina Neyolova as Annunziata and Lyudmila Gurchenko as Yuliya Julie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ten has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ten page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ten tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ten (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ten worth watching?
Ten holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ten?
Ten stars Oleg Dal, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Marina Neyolova, Lyudmila Gurchenko and Vladimir Etush.
When was Ten released?
Ten was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.