Lieutenant Kizhe (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, Lieutenant Kizhe is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
Who’s in it. Lieutenant Kizhe stars Mikhail Yanshin as Tsar Pavel I, Boris Gorin-Goryainov as Count von Pahlen, Nina Shaternikova as Princess Gagarina and Sofiya Magarill as Princess Gagarina's companion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lieutenant Kizhe 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 Lieutenant Kizhe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lieutenant Kizhe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lieutenant Kizhe (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lieutenant Kizhe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lieutenant Kizhe worth watching?
- Lieutenant Kizhe holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lieutenant Kizhe?
- Lieutenant Kizhe stars Mikhail Yanshin, Boris Gorin-Goryainov, Nina Shaternikova, Sofiya Magarill and Erast Garin.
- When was Lieutenant Kizhe released?
- Lieutenant Kizhe was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.