The Bench (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1968, The Bench is an animation film directed by Lev Atamanov, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A few comical and tragic stories, seen and sketched by the Danish artist Herlouf Bidstroup, animated and transferred to the screen by the artists of the studio "Soyuzmultfilm". In emotionally bright, exciting and memorable screen sketches, for all its seeming fleetingness and sketchiness, the whole world is seen before us, seen by a thoughtful artist, a generalizing image of society with all its worries, deformities and sorrows.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bench 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 Bench page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bench tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bench (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bench change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bench worth watching?
- The Bench holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Bench released?
- The Bench was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.