Farewell, America! (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Farewell, America! is a comedy and drama film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. An unfinished film by Aleksandr Dovzhenko, the film is a political lampoon based on the book entitled The Truth about US Diplomats, written in 1949 by the American writer Annabel Bukar. It exposes the underhanded actions of US Embassy personnel in Moscow at the onset of the Cold War. Dovzhenko managed to shoot only a half of the film, mainly the scenes that take place in the American Embassy.
Who’s in it. Farewell, America! stars Liliya Gritsenko as Anna Badford, Nikolai Gritsenko as Armand Haward, Yuri Lyubimov and Lyudmila Shagalova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Farewell, America! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell, America! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, America! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell, America! (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell, America! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell, America! worth watching?
- Farewell, America! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell, America!?
- Farewell, America! stars Liliya Gritsenko, Nikolai Gritsenko, Yuri Lyubimov, Lyudmila Shagalova and Grigoriy Shpigel.
- When was Farewell, America! released?
- Farewell, America! was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.