The Student (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2021, The Student is a drama film directed by Natalya Kudryashova, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. During the day, Lera studies humankind and its needs through opinion polls, which are an educational practice at the institute; at night, she dances under the pseudonym Gerda in a club to support herself and her mother. The people she meets are as unfortunate as her family. Her father has recently left for another woman, but he constantly returns home, unable to make his choice and thereby making the life of close people intolerable. The mother painfully endures the breakup and constantly sleeps, ignoring reality. Lera doesn’t know how to carry on, where to go and what to live for, and — most importantly — how to improve life. The adult world, invariable unfortunate, which Lera observes day and night, seems hopeless.
Who’s in it. The Student stars Anastasiya Krasovskaya as Lera, Yuriy Borisov as Oleg, Darius Gumauskas as Lera's father and Yuliya Marchenko as Lera's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Student has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student (2021)?
- In US, The Student is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Student worth watching?
- The Student holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Student?
- The Student stars Anastasiya Krasovskaya, Yuriy Borisov, Darius Gumauskas, Yuliya Marchenko and Mariya Leonova.
- When was The Student released?
- The Student was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.