Loss of Feeling (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1935, Loss of Feeling is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Aleksandr Andriyevsky, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. In an unnamed English-speaking capitalist land, a young engineer invents inexhaustible giant robots to replace the fragile human workers on high-volume assembly-lines, and soon finds his invention co-opted by the military-industrial complex.

Who’s in it. Loss of Feeling stars Sergei Vecheslov as Jim Ripl, Vladimir Gardin as Jack Ripl, his brother, M. Volgina as Kler (Claire) Ripl, his sister and Anna Chekulaeva as Meri (Mary) Ripl, Jack's wife, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Loss of Feeling 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 Loss of Feeling page.

If you liked it. Fans of Loss of Feeling tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Loss of Feeling (1935)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Loss of Feeling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Loss of Feeling worth watching?
Loss of Feeling holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Loss of Feeling?
Loss of Feeling stars Sergei Vecheslov, Vladimir Gardin, M. Volgina, Anna Chekulaeva and Nikolai Rybnikov.
When was Loss of Feeling released?
Loss of Feeling was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.