The Asthenic Syndrome (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, The Asthenic Syndrome is a drama film directed by Kira Muratova, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.
Who’s in it. The Asthenic Syndrome stars Olga Antonova as Natasha, Sergei Popov as Nikolai, Galina Zakhurdaeva as Masha (Blonde) and Natalya Buzko as Masha (Brunette), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Asthenic Syndrome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Asthenic Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Asthenic Syndrome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Asthenic Syndrome (1989)?
- In US, The Asthenic Syndrome is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Asthenic Syndrome worth watching?
- The Asthenic Syndrome holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Asthenic Syndrome?
- The Asthenic Syndrome stars Olga Antonova, Sergei Popov, Galina Zakhurdaeva, Natalya Buzko and Oleksandra Svenska.
- When was The Asthenic Syndrome released?
- The Asthenic Syndrome was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.