Once Upon a Girl (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1944, Once Upon a Girl is a drama, war and family film directed by Viktor Eisymont, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Woven around the daily lives of two children, nine-year-old Nastenka and five-year-old Katia, this is a story of the 17 months' siege of Leningrad and of the people and families shattered by the war, their homes bombed and destroyed, their lives in a constant anticipation of the advancing German army and air raids.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Girl stars Nina Ivanova as Nastenka, Natalya Zashchipina as Katya, Ada Vojtsik as Nastenka's Mother and Vera Altayskaya as Katya's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Once Upon a Girl 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 Once Upon a Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Girl (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Girl worth watching?
- Once Upon a Girl holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Girl?
- Once Upon a Girl stars Nina Ivanova, Natalya Zashchipina, Ada Vojtsik, Vera Altayskaya and Lidiya Shtykan.
- When was Once Upon a Girl released?
- Once Upon a Girl was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.