Not the Most Successful Day (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1967, Not the Most Successful Day is a comedy and romance film directed by Yuri Yegorov, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the story by Yulian Semyonov "Dunechka and Nikita." One day in the life of a simple Soviet family. Spouses Stepanov's on that day decided to terminate the marriage, for which they need to appear in the people's court. This day is not the most successful for them. They leave their little daughter Dunya to the brother of Nadya Stepanova — Nikita. But for him this is also not a very successful day: recording on the radio, an exam at a theater institute, and even a quarrel with his girlfriend...
Who’s in it. Not the Most Successful Day stars Nikita Mikhalkov as Nikita, Svetlana Svetlichnaya as Nadya Stepanova, Vladimir Zamanskiy as Mitya Stepanov and Olga Gobzeva as Anechka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Not the Most Successful Day 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 Not the Most Successful Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not the Most Successful Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not the Most Successful Day (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Not the Most Successful Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Not the Most Successful Day worth watching?
- Not the Most Successful Day holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Not the Most Successful Day?
- Not the Most Successful Day stars Nikita Mikhalkov, Svetlana Svetlichnaya, Vladimir Zamanskiy, Olga Gobzeva and Nina Sazonova.
- When was Not the Most Successful Day released?
- Not the Most Successful Day was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
