The Great Consoler (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, The Great Consoler is a drama film directed by Lev Kuleshov, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Great Consoler is Lev Kuleshov’s most personal film reflecting both the facts of his life and his thoughts about the place of the artist in contemporary reality. It was the only film in the Soviet cinema of those years that raised the question of what role a creative person played in society.
Who’s in it. The Great Consoler stars Konstantin Khokhlov as Bill Porter, Ivan Novoseltsev as Jim Valentine - aka Ralph D. Spenser, Vasili Kovrigin as Warden and Andrey Fayt as Det. Ben Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Great Consoler 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 Great Consoler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Consoler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Consoler (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Consoler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Consoler worth watching?
- The Great Consoler holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Great Consoler?
- The Great Consoler stars Konstantin Khokhlov, Ivan Novoseltsev, Vasili Kovrigin, Andrey Fayt and Daniil Vvedenskiy.
- When was The Great Consoler released?
- The Great Consoler was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.