A Very Old Story (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1968, A Very Old Story is a fantasy and family film directed by Nadezhda Kosheverova, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the famous fairytale "The Tinderbox" by Hans Christian Andersen.
Who’s in it. A Very Old Story stars Oleg Dal as Soldier / Puppet master, Marina Neyolova as Princess / innkeeper's daughter, Vladimir Etush as King / Innkeeper and Georgiy Vitsin as good wizard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Very Old Story 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 A Very Old Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Very Old Story 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 A Very Old Story (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Very Old Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Very Old Story worth watching?
- A Very Old Story holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Very Old Story?
- A Very Old Story stars Oleg Dal, Marina Neyolova, Vladimir Etush, Georgiy Vitsin and Vera Titova.
- When was A Very Old Story released?
- A Very Old Story was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.