A Big Family (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1954, A Big Family is a drama film directed by Iosif Kheifits, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama based on the novel by Vsevolod Kochetov “The Zhurbin Family”. The characters of the picture are a large family of hereditary shipbuilders. Three generations of the Zhurbin live under one roof: grandfather Matvei, his son Ilya, three sons of Ilya — Aleksei, Anton and Viktor. In a short time, representatives of the fourth generation are born. The share of the youngest son of Aleksei fall the most severe life tests. The background for family conflicts is the reorganization of production. All Zhurbin's have to change their profession to move on.
Who’s in it. A Big Family stars Sergei Lukyanov as grandfather Matvei, Boris Andreyev as Ilya Matveyevich, Vera Kuznetsova as Agafya Karpovna and Aleksey Batalov as Aleksei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Big Family has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Big Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Big Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Big Family (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Big Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Big Family worth watching?
- A Big Family holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Big Family?
- A Big Family stars Sergei Lukyanov, Boris Andreyev, Vera Kuznetsova, Aleksey Batalov and Sergei Kurilov.
- When was A Big Family released?
- A Big Family was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.