The Train Stops for Two Minutes (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1972, The Train Stops for Two Minutes is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Zakharov, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor arrives from work in a provincial town from Moscow. At first, he yearns for the capital and friends. In addition, there are no patients. Igor decides to return to Moscow, but getting to know the locals, and even more the feeling that arose between him and nurse Alyona, forces him to change his decision.
Who’s in it. The Train Stops for Two Minutes stars Yuri Belov as Vasily Nazarovich, Oleg Vidov as Igor Maksimov, Valentina Telichkina as Alyona and Alla Budnitskaya as Tamara Krasovskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Train Stops for Two Minutes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Train Stops for Two Minutes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Train Stops for Two Minutes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Train Stops for Two Minutes (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Train Stops for Two Minutes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Train Stops for Two Minutes worth watching?
- The Train Stops for Two Minutes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Train Stops for Two Minutes?
- The Train Stops for Two Minutes stars Yuri Belov, Oleg Vidov, Valentina Telichkina, Alla Budnitskaya and Aleksandr Vigdorov.