By Pike (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1938, By Pike is a fantasy and family film directed by Aleksandr Rou, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from four different Russian folk-tales, this early Soviet fantasy film tells the story of Emelya the Fool, who, fishing one day, catches a talking pike who pleads for his life and in return grants Emelya wishes for a life spared.
Who’s in it. By Pike stars Pyotr Savin as Yemelya, Georgi Millyar as Tsar Gorokh, Vladimir Lepko as Cook and Andrey Fayt as Mukhamed-aga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, By Pike has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Pike page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Pike 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 By Pike (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Pike change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Pike worth watching?
- By Pike holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Pike?
- By Pike stars Pyotr Savin, Georgi Millyar, Vladimir Lepko, Andrey Fayt and Ye. Terentyeva.
- When was By Pike released?
- By Pike was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.