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My Apprenticeship (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1939, My Apprenticeship is a notable film directed by Mark Donskoy, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Second entry in Russian director Mark Donskoy's "Maxim Gorki" trilogy. Picking up where 1938's My Childhood left off, the story covers the years in Gorki's life when the future writer (Alexei Lyarsky) was on his own, looking for a purpose and place in life.

Who’s in it. My Apprenticeship stars Aleksei Lyarsky as Aleksei Peshkov (later, Maxim Gorky), Irina Zarubina as Natalya, the washer-woman, Varvara Massalitinova as Akulina Ivanovna Kashirina and Ye. Lilina as Matriona Ivanovna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Apprenticeship 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 My Apprenticeship page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Apprenticeship (1939)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Apprenticeship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is My Apprenticeship worth watching?
My Apprenticeship holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Apprenticeship?
My Apprenticeship stars Aleksei Lyarsky, Irina Zarubina, Varvara Massalitinova, Ye. Lilina and Ivan Kudryavtsev.
When was My Apprenticeship released?
My Apprenticeship was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.