Something with the Telephone (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Something with the Telephone is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Konstantin Osin, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the fantastic story by Kir Bulychyov "Can You Ask for Nina?". Guests gathered in Vadim Nikolayevich’s apartment to celebrate the 1979's New Year with a cheerful company. The landlord unsuccessfully tries to reach his friend Nina. He, dialing a number, gets to a girl who is also called Nina. Her answers seem strange to Vadim Nikolayevich until he realizes that he is in some unusual way talking with a child from Moscow in 1942.
Who’s in it. Something with the Telephone stars Anatoli Grachyov as Vadim Nikolayevich, Iya Arepina as Mother, Tamara Loginova as Nina's neighbor and Lyudmila Marchenko as guest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Something with the Telephone 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 Something with the Telephone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something with the Telephone 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 Something with the Telephone (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Something with the Telephone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Something with the Telephone worth watching?
- Something with the Telephone holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Something with the Telephone?
- Something with the Telephone stars Anatoli Grachyov, Iya Arepina, Tamara Loginova, Lyudmila Marchenko and Tatyana Ronami.
- When was Something with the Telephone released?
- Something with the Telephone was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.