Quiet Flows the Don (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Quiet Flows the Don is a drama and history film directed by Sergei Gerasimov, running about 340 minutes. “The epic film based on Mikhail Sholokhov's classic novel in COLOR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by Mikhail Sholokhov, about the fate of people broken by the First World War, the October Revolution of 1917 and the Civil War in Russia (1917-1922), about the collapse of the foundations and ideals of the Don Cossacks of Russia at the beginning of the XX century, about the personal tragedy of the protagonist — Grigoriy Melekhov.
Who’s in it. Quiet Flows the Don stars Danylo Ilchenko as Pantelei Prokofyevich Melekhov, Anastasiya Filippova as Ilyinichna, Pyotr Glebov as Grigoriy and Nikolai Smirnov as Pyotr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Quiet Flows the Don 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 Quiet Flows the Don page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quiet Flows the Don tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quiet Flows the Don (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quiet Flows the Don change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quiet Flows the Don worth watching?
- Quiet Flows the Don holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quiet Flows the Don?
- Quiet Flows the Don stars Danylo Ilchenko, Anastasiya Filippova, Pyotr Glebov, Nikolai Smirnov and Lyudmila Khityaeva.
- When was Quiet Flows the Don released?
- Quiet Flows the Don was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 340 minutes.