The Goalkeeper (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 9.6
Released in 1936, The Goalkeeper is a comedy film directed by Semyon Timoshenko, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of an ordinary guy Anton Kandidov. First he works on agricultural work — transports on boat on Volga watermelons. Noticing how deftly Anton catches and loads watermelons, he is told that he could become a goalkeeper and play football. And he decides to follow the advice. On the way to the glory of the goalkeeper and waiting for his victory and disappointment.
Who’s in it. The Goalkeeper stars Gregory Pluzhnik as Антон Кандидов, Tatyana Guretskaya as Груша, Lyudmila Glazova as лаборантка Настя and Anatoly Goryunov as инженер Карасик, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.6/10, The Goalkeeper sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goalkeeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goalkeeper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goalkeeper (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Goalkeeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Goalkeeper worth watching?
- The Goalkeeper holds an audience score of 9.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Goalkeeper?
- The Goalkeeper stars Gregory Pluzhnik, Tatyana Guretskaya, Lyudmila Glazova, Anatoly Goryunov and Valeri Solovtsov.
- When was The Goalkeeper released?
- The Goalkeeper was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.