The Foundling (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1940, The Foundling is a comedy and drama film directed by Tatyana Lukashevich, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A little girl is lost in Moscow and hits the road making fun (not intentionally) of everybody she meets. She'll be back home soon but she will change the life of at least one man forever...
Who’s in it. The Foundling stars Veronika Lebedeva as Natasha, Faina Ranevskaya as Lyalya (as F.G. Ranevskaya), Pyotr Repnin as Mulya (as P.P. Repnin) and Rostislav Plyatt as Kholostyak (as R.Ya. Plyatt), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Foundling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Foundling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Foundling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foundling (1940)?
- In US, The Foundling is available to stream on Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Foundling worth watching?
- The Foundling holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Foundling?
- The Foundling stars Veronika Lebedeva, Faina Ranevskaya, Pyotr Repnin, Rostislav Plyatt and Rina Zelyonaya.
- When was The Foundling released?
- The Foundling was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.