Dersu Uzala (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1975, Dersu Uzala is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 141 minutes. “Kurosawa's Academy Award Winning Masterpiece” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A military explorer meets and befriends a Goldi man in Russia’s unmapped forests. A deep and abiding bond evolves between the two men, one civilized in the usual sense, the other at home in the glacial Siberian woods.
Who’s in it. Dersu Uzala stars Yuriy Solomin as Arsenev, Maksim Munzuk as Dersu Uzala, Mikhail Bychkov as Otryad Arseneva and B. Khorulev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Dersu Uzala sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dersu Uzala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dersu Uzala tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dersu Uzala (1975)?
- In US, Dersu Uzala is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dersu Uzala worth watching?
- Dersu Uzala holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dersu Uzala?
- Dersu Uzala stars Yuriy Solomin, Maksim Munzuk, Mikhail Bychkov, B. Khorulev and Vladimir Kremena.
- When was Dersu Uzala released?
- Dersu Uzala was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.