The Kiss (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1983, The Kiss is a romance and tv movie film directed by Roman Balayan, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on the short story by Anton Chekhov. Gentlemen invited to tea by the local landowner, a retired major-General von Rebbeca.. Lieutenant ryabovich lost in the darkness, in the rooms of the old house, suddenly kissed a stranger.
Who’s in it. The Kiss stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Михаил Рябович, Aleksandr Abdulov as Лобытко, Oleg Menshikov as Мерзляков and Oleg Tabakov as бригадный генерал, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Kiss 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 The Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kiss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kiss (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kiss worth watching?
- The Kiss holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kiss?
- The Kiss stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Aleksandr Abdulov, Oleg Menshikov, Oleg Tabakov and Aleksandr Adabashyan.
- When was The Kiss released?
- The Kiss was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.
