Zoya (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1944, Zoya is a drama and war film directed by Lev Arnshtam, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of one of Russia's most beloved national heroines. During the Nazi siege of Moscow, a fearless 18-year-old girl named Zoya risked her life as a partisan fighter. Captured by the Germans, Zoya endured unspeakable tortures at the hands of the Gestapo but still refused to betray her comrades. Even on the gallows, Zoya defiantly spoke out against the Nazis and everything they stood for. In a series of flashbacks, this film re-creates not merely Zoya's death, but also her life.
Who’s in it. Zoya stars Galina Vodyanitskaya as Zoya Kosmodem'yanskaya, Rostislav Plyatt as German Soldier, Yekaterina Skvortsova as Zoya as a child and Kseniya Tarasova as Zoya's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Zoya 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 Zoya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zoya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zoya (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zoya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zoya worth watching?
- Zoya holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zoya?
- Zoya stars Galina Vodyanitskaya, Rostislav Plyatt, Yekaterina Skvortsova, Kseniya Tarasova and Nikolai Ryzhov.
- When was Zoya released?
- Zoya was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.