Meeting on the Elbe (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1949, Meeting on the Elbe is a drama and war film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet and American soldiers are meeting on the shores of the Elbe river in Germany in 1945.
Who’s in it. Meeting on the Elbe stars Lyubov Orlova as Janet Sherwood, journalist, Vladlen Davydov as Commander Kuzmin, Konstantin Nassonov as Maslov, member of the military soviet and Mikhail Nazvanov as Major James Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Meeting on the Elbe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meeting on the Elbe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meeting on the Elbe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meeting on the Elbe (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meeting on the Elbe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meeting on the Elbe worth watching?
- Meeting on the Elbe holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meeting on the Elbe?
- Meeting on the Elbe stars Lyubov Orlova, Vladlen Davydov, Konstantin Nassonov, Mikhail Nazvanov and Ivan Lyubeznov.
- When was Meeting on the Elbe released?
- Meeting on the Elbe was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.