The Leading Role (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2016, The Leading Role is a documentary film directed by Serhii Bukovskyi, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about the director’s mother, the movie actress Nina Antonova. Now she is 80. She has had hundreds of roles – big and small. It is a personal story about an honest and sad life, about self-sacrifice and freedom. Real fame as an actress came to her only once in her life. It was the leading role in the first Soviet colour TV series Varka’s Land. That was 45 years ago…
Who’s in it. The Leading Role stars Nina Antonova as Herself and Serhii Bukovskyi as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Leading Role 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 Leading Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leading Role tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leading Role (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leading Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Leading Role worth watching?
- The Leading Role holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leading Role?
- The Leading Role stars Nina Antonova and Serhii Bukovskyi.
- When was The Leading Role released?
- The Leading Role was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.