The Whistle Stop (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The Whistle Stop is a comedy and romance film directed by Boris Barnet, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Moscow academician Pavel Pavlovich comes to a picturesque village on the seashore to calmly spend his vacation here. Whiling away the time for sketches, he manages to get acquainted with the local guys, the restless Grishka and the daughter of the foreman Nyuska. Together they build a stove, repair a sewing machine, and reconstruct a telephone switchboard. When Pavel Pavlovich suddenly falls ill, all the villagers take care of him. When the time comes to leave, Pavel Pavlovich understands that in this village far from the capital, he leaves a piece of his heart.
Who’s in it. The Whistle Stop stars Vasili Merkuryev as Pavel Pavlovich, Yekaterina Mazurova as grandmother Tatyana, Nadezhda Rumyantseva as Sima, collective farm accountant and Boris Novikov as collective farm foreman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Whistle Stop 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 Whistle Stop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whistle Stop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whistle Stop (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Whistle Stop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Whistle Stop worth watching?
- The Whistle Stop holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whistle Stop?
- The Whistle Stop stars Vasili Merkuryev, Yekaterina Mazurova, Nadezhda Rumyantseva, Boris Novikov and Ada Berezovskaya.
- When was The Whistle Stop released?
- The Whistle Stop was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.