Oblomov (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Oblomov is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. St. Petersburg, mid 19th century: the indolent, middle-aged Oblomov lives in a flat with his older servant, Zakhar. He sleeps much of the day, dreaming of his childhood on his parents' estate. His boyhood companion, Stoltz, now an energetic and successful businessman, adds Oblomov to his circle whenever he's in the city, and Oblomov's life changes when Stoltz introduces him to Olga, lovely and cultured. When Stoltz leaves for several months, Oblomov takes a country house near Olga's, and she determines to change him: to turn him into a man of society, action, and culture. Soon, Olga and Oblomov are in love; but where, in the triangle, does that leave Stoltz?
Who’s in it. Oblomov stars Oleg Tabakov as Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, Yuri Bogatyryov as Andrei Ivanovich Stoltz, Andrei Popov as Zakhar and Yelena Solovey as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Oblomov 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 Oblomov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oblomov tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oblomov (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oblomov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oblomov worth watching?
- Oblomov holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oblomov?
- Oblomov stars Oleg Tabakov, Yuri Bogatyryov, Andrei Popov, Yelena Solovey and Avangard Leontyev.
- When was Oblomov released?
- Oblomov was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.