Old Man Khottabych (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Old Man Khottabych is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Gennadi Kazansky, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy named Volka discovers an ancient vessel on the bottom of a river. When he opens it, a genie emerges from there. He calls himself Hassan Abdurrahman ibn Khottab, or in Russian style Khottabych. Grateful Khottabych is ready to fulfill any of Volka's wishes. But it appears that Volka should use the powers of the genie carefully, for they can have undesirable results.
Who’s in it. Old Man Khottabych stars Nikolai Volkov St. as Хоттабыч, Aleksei Litvinov as Волька (Володя Костыльков), Gennadi Khudyakov as Женька Богорад and Lev Kovalchuk as Гога, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Old Man Khottabych 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 Old Man Khottabych page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Man Khottabych tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Man Khottabych (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Man Khottabych change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Man Khottabych worth watching?
- Old Man Khottabych holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Man Khottabych?
- Old Man Khottabych stars Nikolai Volkov St., Aleksei Litvinov, Gennadi Khudyakov, Lev Kovalchuk and Olga Cherkasova.
- When was Old Man Khottabych released?
- Old Man Khottabych was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.