Aybolit-66 (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1967, Aybolit-66 is a comedy, adventure, family and music film directed by Rolan Bykov, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. An eccentric musical comedy based on the tale of Korney Chukovsky. In Africa, monkeys fell ill. This news was reported to Dr. Aybolit by the monkey Chichi, who escaped from the robber Barmaley. Aybolit and his assistants — Chichi and the dog Avva — are in a hurry to save the monkeys from the disease. But Barmaley and his robbers are trying to stop them. First, they capture the doctor’s ship at sea and throw Aybolit, Avva and Chichi into the water, but they swim to Africa.
Who’s in it. Aybolit-66 stars Oleg Efremov as Aybolit, Rolan Bykov as Barmaley, Lidiya Knyazeva as monkey Chichi and Yevgeni Vasilyev as dog Avva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Aybolit-66 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 Aybolit-66 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aybolit-66 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aybolit-66 (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aybolit-66 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aybolit-66 worth watching?
- Aybolit-66 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aybolit-66?
- Aybolit-66 stars Oleg Efremov, Rolan Bykov, Lidiya Knyazeva, Yevgeni Vasilyev and Mher Mkrtchyan.
- When was Aybolit-66 released?
- Aybolit-66 was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.