The Elder Son (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, The Elder Son is a drama film directed by Vitali Melnikov, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Two students are late for the last commuter train and have to spend a night in a strange town. They rack their brains about where to find shelter and quite by chance they overhear a talk between father and son. The son is an adolescent who is head over heels in love with a girl several years his senior. He is living through the first drama of his life though his love is just puppy love. Then, being resourceful fellows, they think of a plan to pass one of them for the elder son of this family. The reason they give for his unexpected arrival is that he is a child of the father's long-forsaken love. They presume this cock-and-bull story will come off, and right they are!
Who’s in it. The Elder Son stars Evgeni Leonov as Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov, Natalya Yegorova as Nina Sarafanova, Nikolai Karachentsov as Vladimir Petrovich Busygin and Mikhail Boyarskiy as Semyon Paramonovich Sevastiyanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Elder Son 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 Elder Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elder Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elder Son (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Elder Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Elder Son worth watching?
- The Elder Son holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elder Son?
- The Elder Son stars Evgeni Leonov, Natalya Yegorova, Nikolai Karachentsov, Mikhail Boyarskiy and Svetlana Kryuchkova.
- When was The Elder Son released?
- The Elder Son was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.