Sideburns (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Sideburns is a comedy and drama film directed by Yuri Mamin, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A small provincial town is home to two rival teenage gangs, one devoted to loose living and punk music and the other a collection of narrow-minded bodybuilders obsessed with order and convinced of their own moral rectitude. However, this cosy state of affairs is upset by the arrival of two strangers dressed like Pushkin, the famous early 19th century Russian poet, who proceed to found their own organisation, dedicated ostensibly to the memory of the great writer and the "salvation of Russia". Gradually, they begin to assume control of the town...
Who’s in it. Sideburns stars Viktor Sukhorukov, Artur Vakha, Aleksandr Lykov and Aleksandr Medvedev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sideburns 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 Sideburns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sideburns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sideburns (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sideburns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sideburns worth watching?
- Sideburns holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sideburns?
- Sideburns stars Viktor Sukhorukov, Artur Vakha, Aleksandr Lykov, Aleksandr Medvedev and Nikolay Dik.
- When was Sideburns released?
- Sideburns was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.