Ruslan and Ludmila (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, Ruslan and Ludmila is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin’s poem of the same name. In the midst of the wedding party of Prince Ruslan and Ludmila, daughter of Prince Vladimir, the girl is kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Chernomor and the witch Naina. Three former suitors for her hand set out, as does Ruslan, to rescue Ludmila...
Who’s in it. Ruslan and Ludmila stars Valeri Kozinets as Ruslan, Natalya Petrova as Ludmila, Vladimir Fyodorov as Chernomor and Mariya Kapnist as Naina the Witch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ruslan and Ludmila has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruslan and Ludmila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruslan and Ludmila tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruslan and Ludmila (1972)?
- In US, Ruslan and Ludmila is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ruslan and Ludmila worth watching?
- Ruslan and Ludmila holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruslan and Ludmila?
- Ruslan and Ludmila stars Valeri Kozinets, Natalya Petrova, Vladimir Fyodorov, Mariya Kapnist and Igor Yasulovich.
- When was Ruslan and Ludmila released?
- Ruslan and Ludmila was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.