The Great Glinka (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, The Great Glinka is a music and history film directed by Lev Arnshtam, running about 116 minutes.
Who’s in it. The Great Glinka stars Boris Chirkov as Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, Vasili Merkuryev as Jacob Ulanov Ulyanich, Mikhail Derzhavin as Gen. Vassili Andreyevich Zhukovsky and Pyotr Aleynikov as Alexander Pushkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Glinka 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 Great Glinka page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Glinka tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Glinka (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Glinka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Glinka worth watching?
- The Great Glinka holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Glinka?
- The Great Glinka stars Boris Chirkov, Vasili Merkuryev, Mikhail Derzhavin, Pyotr Aleynikov and Katya Ivanova.
- When was The Great Glinka released?
- The Great Glinka was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.