The Newlywed (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Newlywed is a family film directed by Valeri Isakov, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the story of the same name by Yuri Nagibin. Sergei Voronov comes to the floodplains of the Dniester to hunt. He is here for the first time, and he is recommended by the huntsman Vasiliy, nicknamed "Newlywed". In the evening, by the fire, the men started talking about wives. Voronov's cynical views cause a protest from Vasiliy. He wants to go home. With irony, Voronov agrees to let the "Newlywed" go until morning. When Vasiliy returns, Voronov is surprised to learn that the huntsman has been married for over ten years. Over the years, Vasiliy did not lose his youthful enthusiasm, falling in love with his wife. Therefore, his fellow villagers called him "The Newlywed".
Who’s in it. The Newlywed stars Vasiliy Vekshin as Vasiliy, Semyon Sokolovsky as Voronov, Inna Makarova as Vasiliy's wife and Antonina Pavlycheva as Vasiliy's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Newlywed 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 Newlywed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Newlywed tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Newlywed (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Newlywed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Newlywed worth watching?
- The Newlywed holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Newlywed?
- The Newlywed stars Vasiliy Vekshin, Semyon Sokolovsky, Inna Makarova, Antonina Pavlycheva and Lyubov Kalyuzhnaya.
- When was The Newlywed released?
- The Newlywed was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.