The Boys from Leningrad (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1954, The Boys from Leningrad is a comedy film directed by Semyon Timoshenko, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy about brothers Vesnushkin, Sasha and Vasya, who are playing for one team in a National Soccer Competition. However, Sasha falls in love with a beautiful girl and loses his confidence just before the final game, so his brother has to take the lead on the field in order to save the game.
Who’s in it. The Boys from Leningrad stars Georgiy Vitsin as Vasya Vesnushkin, Vsevolod Kuznetsov as Sasha Vesnushkin, Pavel Kadochnikov as Dedushkin Svetlanov and Tatyana Konyukhova as Valya Oljeshko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Boys from Leningrad 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 Boys from Leningrad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys from Leningrad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys from Leningrad (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boys from Leningrad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boys from Leningrad worth watching?
- The Boys from Leningrad holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys from Leningrad?
- The Boys from Leningrad stars Georgiy Vitsin, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Pavel Kadochnikov, Tatyana Konyukhova and Valentina Ushakova.
- When was The Boys from Leningrad released?
- The Boys from Leningrad was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.