Ivan the Powerful (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Ivan the Powerful is a notable film directed by Viktor Andriienko, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. "Strong Ivan" is a film telling an outstanding life story of Ivan Firtsak who was born in June, 1899 in a Ukrainian village Bilky, Irshava district in Zakarpattia Oblast. At the age of 18 he became a performer with a Czechoslovak circus and travelled to 64 countries of the world, astonishing everybody with his victories. He was a weightlifting champion of Czechoslovakia, a bodybuilding champion of Europe. He earned the nickname Strong Ivan Croton for his incredible strength. Ivan Firtsak won a great number of single combats with famous wrestlers of the world. From hands of the Queen of England he received a helmet and a belt decorated with cold and diamonds. American press called him the strongest man of the XX century. In 1937 in the prime of his fame he came back to the homeland.
Who’s in it. Ivan the Powerful stars Dmytro Khaladgi as Ivan Syla, Ivanna Sakhno as Milka, Vasyl Virastyuk as Velet and Viktor Andriienko as Fiksa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ivan the Powerful 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 Ivan the Powerful page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ivan the Powerful (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ivan the Powerful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ivan the Powerful worth watching?
- Ivan the Powerful holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ivan the Powerful?
- Ivan the Powerful stars Dmytro Khaladgi, Ivanna Sakhno, Vasyl Virastyuk, Viktor Andriienko and Igor Pismennyi.
- When was Ivan the Powerful released?
- Ivan the Powerful was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.