The Stone Flower (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1946, The Stone Flower is a fantasy and family film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. This remarkable film is based on P. Bazhov’s fairy tale “The Malachite Box”. Little Danila was the most inquisitive apprentice of old Prokopich, a famous stone-carving master. Years passed… Like his teacher, the grown-up Danila has learned to feel the soul of his material and became an expert in handling rare precious stones found in the Ural Mountains. One day he met the Mistress of the Copper Mountain, a fairy who ordered for herself an unusual stone flower.
Who’s in it. The Stone Flower stars Vladimir Druzhnikov as Danilo, Yekaterina Derevshchikova as Katya, Tamara Makarova as Khozyayka Medhoy Gori and Mikhail Troyanovsky as Prokopych, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Stone Flower 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 Stone Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stone Flower 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 The Stone Flower (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stone Flower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stone Flower worth watching?
- The Stone Flower holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stone Flower?
- The Stone Flower stars Vladimir Druzhnikov, Yekaterina Derevshchikova, Tamara Makarova, Mikhail Troyanovsky and Mikhail Yanshin.
- When was The Stone Flower released?
- The Stone Flower was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.