The Stepmother (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1973, The Stepmother is a drama film directed by Oleg Bondarev, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on novel of the same name by Mariya Khalfina. In Pavel Olevantsev’s family suddenly comes news that his daughter by another woman was orphaned. Pavel did not know about the existence of the girl, nor could his wife know about it... It is not easy to decide to take the child to his house. But it will be much more difficult to endear the girl to them, to return her the joy of childhood and the belief that she is not alone...
Who’s in it. The Stepmother stars Tatyana Doronina as Shura Olevantseva, Leonid Nevedomsky as Pavel Olevantsev, Nadezhda Fedosova as Anfisa Vasilyevna and Vladimir Samoylov as Viktor Vikentyevich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Stepmother 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 The Stepmother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stepmother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stepmother (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stepmother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stepmother worth watching?
- The Stepmother holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stepmother?
- The Stepmother stars Tatyana Doronina, Leonid Nevedomsky, Nadezhda Fedosova, Vladimir Samoylov and Yelena Kostereva.
- When was The Stepmother released?
- The Stepmother was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.