The Guest (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1980, The Guest is a notable film directed by Igor Minaiev, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. On New Year's Eve, a small company gathered. An unexpected call interrupted the fun. Behind the door stood a neighbor whom the owners did not like. They turned off the light, pretending that there was nobody at home. After some time, shame seized everyone.
Who’s in it. The Guest stars Evgeniy Karelskikh as Zhenya, Larisa Blinova as Lusya, Yelena Solovey as Olya and Aleksandr Martynov as Yura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Guest 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 The Guest page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guest (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guest worth watching?
- The Guest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guest?
- The Guest stars Evgeniy Karelskikh, Larisa Blinova, Yelena Solovey, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergey Martynov.
- When was The Guest released?
- The Guest was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.