Simple People (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Simple People is a war film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1945 Soviet war film which, along with the second part of Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible was harshly criticized by Andrei Zhdanov and banned. A version of the film, released in 1956 during the Khrushchev Thaw, was disowned by director Grigori Kozintsev because the reediting was done without his participation.
Who’s in it. Simple People stars Olga Lebzak as Eryomina, his wife, Boris Zhukovsky as Makeyev, F. Babadzhanov as Akbashev and Ekaterina Korchagina-Aleksandrovskaya as Granny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Simple People 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 Simple People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simple People tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simple People (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Simple People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Simple People worth watching?
- Simple People holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simple People?
- Simple People stars Olga Lebzak, Boris Zhukovsky, F. Babadzhanov, Ekaterina Korchagina-Aleksandrovskaya and I. Kudryavtseva.
- When was Simple People released?
- Simple People was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.