Ukrainian Rhapsody (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1961, Ukrainian Rhapsody is a drama and war film directed by Sergei Parajanov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Singer Oksana has lost her beloved in the war. Everyone thinks he perished, but actually he was taken prisoner, then ran away, hid, fell into American hands, and… Finally, he returns to his village, and meets Oksana. —Yerevan International Film Festival
Who’s in it. Ukrainian Rhapsody stars Olga Reus-Petrenko as Oksana Marchenko, Yevgenia Miroshnichenko as Oksana Marchenko (singing voice), Eduard Koshman as Anton Petrenko and Yuriy Gulyayev as Vadim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Ukrainian Rhapsody has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ukrainian Rhapsody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ukrainian Rhapsody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ukrainian Rhapsody (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ukrainian Rhapsody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ukrainian Rhapsody worth watching?
- Ukrainian Rhapsody holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ukrainian Rhapsody?
- Ukrainian Rhapsody stars Olga Reus-Petrenko, Yevgenia Miroshnichenko, Eduard Koshman, Yuriy Gulyayev and Natalya Uzhviy.
- When was Ukrainian Rhapsody released?
- Ukrainian Rhapsody was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.