The Great Solitary (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1977, The Great Solitary is a drama film directed by Iulian Mihu, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicolae (George Motoi), the intelectual descendant of Moromete family, former communist apparatchik in the 50s, becomes a horticultor due to a political error, and refuses to have any social life, even if he is unhappy with his inactivity. The death of his partner makes him respond to the overtures of his old comrades. Based on the eponymous novel by Marin Preda.
Who’s in it. The Great Solitary stars Toma Caragiu as inginer agronom, George Motoi as inginerul horticultor Nicolae Moromete, Florența Manea as pictorița Simina Golea and Gheorghe Dinică as prim-secretarul Comitetului Regional de Partid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Great Solitary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Solitary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Solitary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Solitary (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Solitary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Solitary worth watching?
- The Great Solitary holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Great Solitary?
- The Great Solitary stars Toma Caragiu, George Motoi, Florența Manea, Gheorghe Dinică and Ion Caramitru.
- When was The Great Solitary released?
- The Great Solitary was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.