The Peasants (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1939, The Peasants is a drama and history film directed by Samad Mardanov, running about 87 minutes.
Who’s in it. The Peasants stars Alasgar Alakbarov as Ashugh Goydamir, Mustafa Mardanov as Tahmaz / Menshevik, Rza Darabli as Hadji Hasan and Boris Baykov as Petra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Peasants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peasants page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peasants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peasants (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peasants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Peasants worth watching?
- The Peasants holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peasants?
- The Peasants stars Alasgar Alakbarov, Mustafa Mardanov, Rza Darabli, Boris Baykov and Rza Afganli.
- When was The Peasants released?
- The Peasants was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.