The Steamroller and the Violin (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Steamroller and the Violin is a drama and family film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.
Who’s in it. The Steamroller and the Violin stars Igor Fomchenko as Sasha, Vladimir Zamanskiy as Sergei, Marina Adzhubei as Girl in Pink and Yuri Brusser as Yura Brusser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Steamroller and the Violin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steamroller and the Violin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steamroller and the Violin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Steamroller and the Violin (1961)?
- In US, The Steamroller and the Violin is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Steamroller and the Violin worth watching?
- The Steamroller and the Violin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Steamroller and the Violin?
- The Steamroller and the Violin stars Igor Fomchenko, Vladimir Zamanskiy, Marina Adzhubei, Yuri Brusser and Vyacheslav Borisov.
- When was The Steamroller and the Violin released?
- The Steamroller and the Violin was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.