Rival (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2022, Rival is a drama film directed by Marcus Lenz, running about 96 minutes. “His mother belongs to him. Only to him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Roman and his mother Oksana leave Ukraine and go to Germany, where she works illegally while they both live with Gert, an old widower who tries to befriend Roman, who struggles for his mother's attention and sees Gert as a rival.
Who’s in it. Rival stars Yelizar Nazarenko as Roman, Mariia Bruni as Oksana, Udo Samel as Schwarz and Nina Kastorf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rival has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rival (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rival worth watching?
- Rival holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rival?
- Rival stars Yelizar Nazarenko, Mariia Bruni, Udo Samel, Nina Kastorf and Jule Böwe.