The Return of Maxim (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1937, The Return of Maxim is a drama film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The second part of trilogy about the life of a young factory worker, Maxim. In July 1914, the Bolsheviks and Mensehviks compete for representation of the working-class in the Duma. Maksim, who just returned from exile, calls the workers to strike as a protest against the firing of six of their colleagues. The traitor Platon Dymba assaults Maksim, wounding him severely. When the strike unfolds the workers demonstrate by the thousands, the news of the outbreak of World War I suddenly arrives. Maksim gets drafted.
Who’s in it. The Return of Maxim stars Boris Chirkov as Maksim, Anatoliy Kuznetsov as Worker's Deputy Turnyev, Valentina Kibardina as Natasha Artemieva, alias Elena and Anatoliy Kuznetsov as Worker's Deputy Turnyev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Return of Maxim 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 Return of Maxim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Maxim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Maxim (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return of Maxim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Return of Maxim worth watching?
- The Return of Maxim holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Maxim?
- The Return of Maxim stars Boris Chirkov, Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Valentina Kibardina, Anatoliy Kuznetsov and Aleksandr Zrazhevsky.
- When was The Return of Maxim released?
- The Return of Maxim was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.