Monday Begins on Saturday (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1965, Monday Begins on Saturday is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Aleksandr Belinsky, running about 63 minutes. “Run Around a Sofa” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a fictional town in northern Russia, where highly classified research in magic occurs, the novel is a satire of Soviet scientific research institutes, complete with an inept administration, a dishonest, show-horse professor, and numerous equipment failures. It offers an idealistic view of the scientific work ethic, as reflected in the title which suggests that the scientists' weekends are nonexistent. (Wikipedia)
Who’s in it. Monday Begins on Saturday stars Vladimir Smirnov as Aleksandr Privalov (as V. Smirnov), Inna Slobodskaya as Naina Kievna Gorynych (as I. Slobodskaya), O. Lyansberg and Leonard Sekirin as (as L. Sekirin), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Monday Begins on Saturday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monday Begins on Saturday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monday Begins on Saturday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monday Begins on Saturday (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monday Begins on Saturday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monday Begins on Saturday worth watching?
- Monday Begins on Saturday holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monday Begins on Saturday?
- Monday Begins on Saturday stars Vladimir Smirnov, Inna Slobodskaya, O. Lyansberg, Leonard Sekirin and Viktor Kostetsky.
- When was Monday Begins on Saturday released?
- Monday Begins on Saturday was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.