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Road to Life (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1955, Road to Life is a drama film directed by Mechislava Mayevskaya, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Road to Life (Russian: Педагогическая поэма, translit. Pedagogicheskaya poema) is a 1955 Soviet drama film directed by Aleksei Maslyukov and Mechislava Mayevskaya and based on the book by Anton Makarenko. It was entered into the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.

Who’s in it. Road to Life stars Vladimir Yemelyanov as Anton Semyonovich Makarenko, Georgiy Yumatov as Sasha Zadorov, Yuriy Sarantsev as Grisha Burun and Yulian Panich as Semyen Karabanov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Road to Life has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road to Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Road to Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Road to Life (1955)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road to Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Road to Life worth watching?
Road to Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Road to Life?
Road to Life stars Vladimir Yemelyanov, Georgiy Yumatov, Yuriy Sarantsev, Yulian Panich and Rolan Bykov.
When was Road to Life released?
Road to Life was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.