Volga - Volga (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1938, Volga - Volga is a comedy and music film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Widely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel to Moscow to perform in the Moscow Musical Olympiad.
Who’s in it. Volga - Volga stars Lyubov Orlova as Strelka Petrova, Igor Ilyinsky as Byvalov, Vladimir Volodin as The Pilot and Pavel Olenev as The Water-Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Volga - Volga has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Volga - Volga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Volga - Volga tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Volga - Volga (1938)?
- In US, Volga - Volga is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Volga - Volga worth watching?
- Volga - Volga holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Volga - Volga?
- Volga - Volga stars Lyubov Orlova, Igor Ilyinsky, Vladimir Volodin, Pavel Olenev and Sergei Antimonov.
- When was Volga - Volga released?
- Volga - Volga was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.