Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Maria, the Wonderful Weaver is a fantasy and family film directed by Aleksandr Rou, running about 74 minutes. “A Fantastic and Magical Story of a Fairyland Kingdom Under the Sea” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. THE MAGIC WEAVER is a film about an old soldier helps a young boy find his mother, who's been kidnapped to the magical underwater kingdom in a remote Russian lake.
Who’s in it. Maria, the Wonderful Weaver stars Ninel Myshkova as Мaria, Viktor Perevalov as Ivanushka, her son, Mikhail Kuznetsov as The Old Soldier and Anatoliy Kubatskiy as Whirlpool XIII, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Maria, the Wonderful Weaver has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maria, the Wonderful Weaver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver 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 Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959)?
- In GB, Maria, the Wonderful Weaver is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maria, the Wonderful Weaver worth watching?
- Maria, the Wonderful Weaver holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maria, the Wonderful Weaver?
- Maria, the Wonderful Weaver stars Ninel Myshkova, Viktor Perevalov, Mikhail Kuznetsov, Anatoliy Kubatskiy and Olga Khadhapuridze.
- When was Maria, the Wonderful Weaver released?
- Maria, the Wonderful Weaver was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.