Outskirts (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Outskirts is a drama and war film directed by Boris Barnet, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Outskirts is an internationally renowned masterpiece of early sound cinema. In a remote Russian village during World War I, colorful and nuanced characters experience divided loyalties: family loyalty vs. personal desire, nationalism vs. transcendent humanism.
Who’s in it. Outskirts stars Aleksandr Chistyakov as Pyotr Ivanonich Kadkin, Yelena Kuzmina as Marika Greshina, Nikolai Bogolyubov as Nikolai Kadkin and Nikolay Kryuchkov as Senka Kadkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Outskirts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outskirts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outskirts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outskirts (1933)?
- In US, Outskirts is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outskirts worth watching?
- Outskirts holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outskirts?
- Outskirts stars Aleksandr Chistyakov, Yelena Kuzmina, Nikolai Bogolyubov, Nikolay Kryuchkov and Hans Klering.
- When was Outskirts released?
- Outskirts was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.