Road to Life (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Road to Life is a drama film directed by Nikolai Ekk, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Young hobos are taken to a new camp to become good Soviet citizens. This camp works without any guards, and it works well. But crooks kill one of the young people when they try to damage the newly built railroad to the camp.
Who’s in it. Road to Life stars Nikolai Batalov as Nikolai Sergeiev, Yvan Kyrlya as 'Dandy' Mustapha, Mikhail Zharov as Tomka Zhigan, leader of the wild boys and Vladimir Uralsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Road to Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road to Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road to Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road to Life (1931)?
- In US, Road to Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Road to Life worth watching?
- Road to Life holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road to Life?
- Road to Life stars Nikolai Batalov, Yvan Kyrlya, Mikhail Zharov, Vladimir Uralsky and Rina Zelyonaya.
- When was Road to Life released?
- Road to Life was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.