May Night (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, May Night is a fantasy film directed by Nikolai Sadkovich, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. By Nikolai Gogol's "May Night, or the Drowned Maiden". Son of a stubborn mayor can not get his father's agreement to marry an ordinary peasant girl. Unexpectedly he gets the help from an "evil force"
Who’s in it. May Night stars Stepan Shkurat as Village Mayor, Anton Dunaisky as Kalenik, Natalya Uzhviy as Sister-in-law and Valentina Ivashyova as Hanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, May Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch May Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of May Night tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch May Night (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for May Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is May Night worth watching?
- May Night holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in May Night?
- May Night stars Stepan Shkurat, Anton Dunaisky, Natalya Uzhviy, Valentina Ivashyova and Nikolai Makarenko.
- When was May Night released?
- May Night was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.