The Major (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, The Major is an action, drama and crime film directed by Yury Bykov, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. On a cold winter’s day Sergey Sobolev, a major at the local police office, is driving to the hospital where his wife is about to give birth to their child. High from happiness, he’s driving too fast and runs down a boy on a passage walk, who dies. Now the major has only two options: go to prison or conceal the crime. Sobolev decides to compromise with his conscience and calls on a colleague to help him out. But the case turns out to be messy and when Sobolev finally changes his mind and tries to make up for his deed, it’s already too late…
Who’s in it. The Major stars Denis Shvedov as Sergey Sobolev, Irina Nizina as Irina Gutorova, Ilya Isaev as Anatoly Merkulov and Yury Bykov as Pavel Kroshunov - Pasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Major has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Major page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Major tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Major (2013)?
- In US, The Major is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Major worth watching?
- The Major holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Major?
- The Major stars Denis Shvedov, Irina Nizina, Ilya Isaev, Yury Bykov and Boris Nevzorov.
- When was The Major released?
- The Major was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.