Starling and Lyre (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, Starling and Lyre is a thriller, adventure, war and mystery film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet intelligence spouses — Lyudmila ("Lyre") and Fyodor ("Starling") Grekov at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War are tasked with settling in Germany. Personnel intelligence officers with vast experience are successfully introduced into German society and begin to work actively. At the end of the war, during the bombing of Berlin, fate separates them, but then they will meet in the new Germany and continue their work.
Who’s in it. Starling and Lyre stars Lyubov Orlova as "Lyre", Pyotr Velyaminov as "Starling", Nikolay Grinko as "Uncle Vanya" and Boris Kordunov as colonel Golubev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Starling and Lyre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starling and Lyre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starling and Lyre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starling and Lyre (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starling and Lyre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starling and Lyre worth watching?
- Starling and Lyre holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starling and Lyre?
- Starling and Lyre stars Lyubov Orlova, Pyotr Velyaminov, Nikolay Grinko, Boris Kordunov and Boris Ivanov.
- When was Starling and Lyre released?
- Starling and Lyre was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.