Life in Bloom (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Life in Bloom is a drama film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. About the life of the Russian biologist Ivan Michurin. 1912 year. Having rejected American offers to work abroad, Michurin continues his research in the Russian Empire, despite the fact that his ideas are not perceived by the tsarist government, the church and idealistic science. Michurin is supported by prominent scientists of the country and he continues to work hard. After the October Revolution, a small Michurin garden in the city of Kozlov (the biologist's homeland) becomes a large state nursery.
Who’s in it. Life in Bloom stars Vladimir Solovyov as Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin, Grigori Belov as Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin, Aleksandra Vasilyeva as Aleksandra Vasilyevna Michurina and Nikolai Shamin as Terentiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Life in Bloom 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 Life in Bloom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life in Bloom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life in Bloom (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life in Bloom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life in Bloom worth watching?
- Life in Bloom holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life in Bloom?
- Life in Bloom stars Vladimir Solovyov, Grigori Belov, Aleksandra Vasilyeva, Nikolai Shamin and Fyodor Grigoryev.
- When was Life in Bloom released?
- Life in Bloom was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.