Introduction to Life (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, Introduction to Life is a drama, war and family film directed by Igor Talankin, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Introduction to Life stars Mariya Andrianova, Boris Tokarev, Nina Urgant and Yuri Volkov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Introduction to Life 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 Introduction to Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Introduction to Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Introduction to Life (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Introduction to Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Introduction to Life worth watching?
- Introduction to Life holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Introduction to Life?
- Introduction to Life stars Mariya Andrianova, Boris Tokarev, Nina Urgant, Yuri Volkov and Nikolay Burlyaev.
- When was Introduction to Life released?
- Introduction to Life was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.