The Black Monk (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 2.9
Released in 1988, The Black Monk is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Ivan Dykhovichnyy, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Man who talks with a ghost called Black Monk is forced to see a doctor. After the treatment, he loses his ability to communicate with the ghost, becoming angry, violent and utterly unhappy.
Who’s in it. The Black Monk stars Stanislav Lyubshin as Korvin, Tatyana Drubich as Tanya Pesotskaya, Pyotr Fomenko as Tanya's father and Lyubov Selyutina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, The Black Monk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Monk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Monk (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Monk worth watching?
- The Black Monk holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Monk?
- The Black Monk stars Stanislav Lyubshin, Tatyana Drubich, Pyotr Fomenko, Lyubov Selyutina and Nina Ruslanova.
- When was The Black Monk released?
- The Black Monk was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.