Ordinary Wonder (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1964, Ordinary Wonder is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Erast Garin, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In a romantic and philosophical tale of magic and love, a mischievous Sorcerer turns a bear into a young man. Unhappy in his new state, the former bear, with the help of the magician and his beautiful wife, is looking for a princess to kiss in order for his wish to be granted. Certain that all princesses are a vain, spoiled lot, he approaches the first one he sees. But the princess herself is gentle, kind and beautiful, and she and the young man fall in love with each other at the first sight. Unable to bring her pain, he runs away without explaining. As the Princess takes brave actions to find her beloved, new characters enter the story, including the King's ambitious Prime Minister and a hunter looking for a bear fur to complete his collection. How will this complicated plot be resolved?
Who’s in it. Ordinary Wonder stars Aleksey Konsovskiy as хозяин, Nina Zorskaya as хозяйка, Oleg Vidov as медведь and Erast Garin as король, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ordinary Wonder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinary Wonder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary Wonder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinary Wonder (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ordinary Wonder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ordinary Wonder worth watching?
- Ordinary Wonder holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ordinary Wonder?
- Ordinary Wonder stars Aleksey Konsovskiy, Nina Zorskaya, Oleg Vidov, Erast Garin and Nelli Maksimova.
- When was Ordinary Wonder released?
- Ordinary Wonder was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.