Private Life (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1982, Private Life is a drama film directed by Yuli Raizman, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Mikhail Ulyanov is the Bergmanesque protagonist of the Russian Private Life. A government-appointed factory executive, Ulyanov is reduced to quivering confusion when he is dismissed. Recovering from this blow, he decides to review and realign his life. In so doing, he discovers that there's plenty left in the world to make life worth living. Private Life was nominated for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award in 1983.
Who’s in it. Private Life stars Mikhail Ulyanov as Sergey Nikitich Abrikosov, Iya Savvina as Natalya Ilyinichna, Irina Gubanova as Nelli Petrovna and Tatyana Dogileva as Vika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Private Life 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 Private Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Life (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Life worth watching?
- Private Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Life?
- Private Life stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Iya Savvina, Irina Gubanova, Tatyana Dogileva and Aleksey Blokhin.
- When was Private Life released?
- Private Life was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.