Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Getting to Know the Big Wide World is a drama film directed by Kira Muratova, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Michail helps out Nicolai and Lubia giving them a ride to a nearby construction site. They will work there to build a new town and factory.
Who’s in it. Getting to Know the Big Wide World stars Nina Ruslanova as Lyuba, Sergei Popov as Mikhail, Aleksei Zharkov as Nikolay and Natalia Leble as Galya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Getting to Know the Big Wide World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting to Know the Big Wide World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting to Know the Big Wide World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1978)?
- In US, Getting to Know the Big Wide World is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Getting to Know the Big Wide World worth watching?
- Getting to Know the Big Wide World holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting to Know the Big Wide World?
- Getting to Know the Big Wide World stars Nina Ruslanova, Sergei Popov, Aleksei Zharkov, Natalia Leble and Olga Malakhova.
- When was Getting to Know the Big Wide World released?
- Getting to Know the Big Wide World was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.