Larisa (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Larisa is a documentary film directed by Elem Klimov, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Elem Klimov's documentary ode to his wife, director Larisa Shepitko, who was killed in an auto wreck.
Who’s in it. Larisa stars Larisa Shepitko as Self (archive footage), Oleksandr Dovzhenko as Self (archive footage), Elem Klimov as Himself and Stefaniya Stanyuta as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Larisa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Larisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Larisa tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Larisa (1980)?
- In US, Larisa is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Larisa worth watching?
- Larisa holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Larisa?
- Larisa stars Larisa Shepitko, Oleksandr Dovzhenko, Elem Klimov, Stefaniya Stanyuta and Valentin Rasputin.
- When was Larisa released?
- Larisa was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.