Lady with the Dog (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1960, Lady with the Dog is a drama and romance film directed by Iosif Kheifits, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. On holiday in Yalta, Muscovite banker Dimitri Gurov contrives to meet a young woman who walks her dog. She’s Anna Sergeyevna, trapped in a loveless marriage to a lackey. He’s unhappy in an arranged marriage. With neither spouse at hand, Dimitri and Anna begin an affair. After a short time, she returns to Saratov, he to Moscow, believing it’s good-by forever. All winter he is miserable, enervated, distracted by tristesse. In desperation, he contrives to go to Saratov, surprising her at a concert. Fearing discovery in her home town, she promises to come to Moscow. Will they cast aside reputation to live together, or will theirs be an affair of infrequent encounters in hotel rooms?
Who’s in it. Lady with the Dog stars Iya Savvina as Anna Sergeyevna, Aleksey Batalov as Dimitri Gurov, Nina Alisova as Madame Gurov and Pantelejmon Krymov as von Didenitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Lady with the Dog 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 Lady with the Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady with the Dog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady with the Dog (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady with the Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady with the Dog worth watching?
- Lady with the Dog holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady with the Dog?
- Lady with the Dog stars Iya Savvina, Aleksey Batalov, Nina Alisova, Pantelejmon Krymov and Yuri Medvedev.
- When was Lady with the Dog released?
- Lady with the Dog was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.