Friends (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Friends is a drama, war and history film directed by Lev Arnshtam, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The Soviet classic based on the biography of one of the main October Revolution leaders - Sergey Kirov.
Who’s in it. Friends stars Boris Babochkin as Alexey, Nikolai Cherkasov, Irina Zarubina and Stepan Kayukov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends worth watching?
- Friends holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends?
- Friends stars Boris Babochkin, Nikolai Cherkasov, Irina Zarubina, Stepan Kayukov and Serafima Birman.
- When was Friends released?
- Friends was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.