The Uninvited Friend (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1981, The Uninvited Friend is a drama film directed by Leonid Maryagin, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells about the complex relationship between two chemical scientists. Viktor Sviridov arrived from the province, where he works as an engineer at one of the factories, at the metropolitan institute in order to defend his project related to an urgent scientific problem. However, without the support of a longtime friend Alexei Grekov, he has no chance: most members of the academic council are opposed to his project and himself. But Grekov is also forced to choose between his wife's scientific career and obligations to another.
Who’s in it. The Uninvited Friend stars Oleg Tabakov as Grekov, Oleg Dal as Sviridov, Irina Alfyorova as KIra and Natalya Belokhvostikova as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Uninvited Friend has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uninvited Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uninvited Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uninvited Friend (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Uninvited Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Uninvited Friend worth watching?
- The Uninvited Friend holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Uninvited Friend?
- The Uninvited Friend stars Oleg Tabakov, Oleg Dal, Irina Alfyorova, Natalya Belokhvostikova and Natalya Gundareva.
- When was The Uninvited Friend released?
- The Uninvited Friend was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.