East/West (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, East/West is a drama and romance film directed by Régis Wargnier, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. June 1946: Stalin invites Russian emigres to return to the motherland. It's a trap: when a ship-load from France arrives in Odessa, only a physician and his family are spared execution or prison. He and his French wife (her passport ripped up) are sent to Kiev. She wants to return to France immediately; he knows that they are captives and must watch every step.
Who’s in it. East/West stars Catherine Deneuve as Gabrielle Develay, Sandrine Bonnaire as Marie, Oleg Menshikov as Aleksei Golovin and Sergei Bodrov Jr. as Sasha Vasilyev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, East/West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
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 East/West page.
If you liked it. Fans of East/West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East/West (1999)?
- In US, East/West is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is East/West worth watching?
- East/West holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East/West?
- East/West stars Catherine Deneuve, Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov, Sergei Bodrov Jr. and Tatyana Dogileva.
- When was East/West released?
- East/West was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.