The Brides Are Coming (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1978, The Brides Are Coming is a drama film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Jelena, a woman of character, rules an inn in an isolated place in the countryside. She lives with her two sons: Martin and Jakov. Martin has been married to Kata for 5 years, but never succeeded in having a child. Jakov sleeps with his mother in postures suggesting incest, but he is in love with Kata. Each night he hears her cries, the sexual acts with her husband inevitably finish with violence. One day, Jakov can't stand anymore, he leaves, and Kata is found dead the next morning. Two characters arrive then : an old man, who turns to be the father of Martin ; he settles and declares being returned to die here. And a girl, that Martin will keep as his new wife.
Who’s in it. The Brides Are Coming stars Miodrag Krstović as Martin, Zaim Muzaferija as Nikola, Milka Podrug-Kokotović as Jela and Bogdan Diklić as Jakov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Brides Are Coming 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 Brides Are Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brides Are Coming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brides Are Coming (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brides Are Coming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brides Are Coming worth watching?
- The Brides Are Coming holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Brides Are Coming?
- The Brides Are Coming stars Miodrag Krstović, Zaim Muzaferija, Milka Podrug-Kokotović, Bogdan Diklić and Tanja Poberžnik.
- When was The Brides Are Coming released?
- The Brides Are Coming was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.