The Humpbacked Horse (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, The Humpbacked Horse is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Aleksandr Rou, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man has three sons: the elder two are considered fairly smart, while the youngest, Ivan, is considered an idiot. One day the father sends the three to find out who's been taking the hay in their fields at night. The elder brothers decide to lie hidden in a haystack, where they promptly fall asleep. Ivan, meanwhile, sits beside a birch tree and plays on his recorder. Suddenly, he sees a magnificent horse come flying out of the sky. Ivan grabs its mane and holds on as the horse tries to shake him off. Finally, the horse begs him to let her go and in return gives him two beautiful black horses and a little humpbacked horse (Konyok-gorbunok) to be his companion.
Who’s in it. The Humpbacked Horse stars Pyotr Aleynikov as Иванушка, Georgi Millyar as Баба Яга, Marina Kovalyova as Заря-Заряница and Mikhail Troyanovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Humpbacked Horse 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 Humpbacked Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Humpbacked Horse 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 The Humpbacked Horse (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Humpbacked Horse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Humpbacked Horse worth watching?
- The Humpbacked Horse holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Humpbacked Horse?
- The Humpbacked Horse stars Pyotr Aleynikov, Georgi Millyar, Marina Kovalyova, Mikhail Troyanovsky and Lev Potyomkin.
- When was The Humpbacked Horse released?
- The Humpbacked Horse was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.