An Ordinary Man (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1957, An Ordinary Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Aleksandr Stolbov, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the play of the same name by Leonid Leonov. The famous singer Ladygin, who has won success and fame, lives in a spacious apartment furnished with paintings and luxury goods. Suddenly, an old front-line friend, a prominent scientist Svekolkin, comes to Ladygin. Realizing that for Ladygin, ranks and titles are more valuable than human qualities, Svekolkin tells his friend that he works as a simple cashier. This leads to a number of misunderstandings and comic situations...
Who’s in it. An Ordinary Man stars Vasili Merkuryev as Ladygin, Irina Skobtseva as Kira, Georgiy Kulikov as Aleksei and Evgeniya Kozyreva as Vera Artemyevna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, An Ordinary Man 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 An Ordinary Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ordinary Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Ordinary Man (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Ordinary Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Ordinary Man worth watching?
- An Ordinary Man holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Ordinary Man?
- An Ordinary Man stars Vasili Merkuryev, Irina Skobtseva, Georgiy Kulikov, Evgeniya Kozyreva and Serafima Birman.
- When was An Ordinary Man released?
- An Ordinary Man was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.