The Cherry Orchard (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Cherry Orchard is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Elliott, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find that their beloved family estate and cherry orchard are to be auctioned off to pay debts. Lopahin, a former serf on the estate who is now a wealthy landowner, proposes razing the home and cherry orchard and dividing the estate into plots that could be leased at great profit. The family, however, continues to hold out hope that their beloved home can somehow be saved from destruction.
Who’s in it. The Cherry Orchard stars Judi Dench as Anya, Ian Holm as Trofimov, Peggy Ashcroft as Madame Ranevsky and John Gielgud as Gaev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Cherry Orchard sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cherry Orchard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cherry Orchard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cherry Orchard (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cherry Orchard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cherry Orchard worth watching?
- The Cherry Orchard holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
- The Cherry Orchard stars Judi Dench, Ian Holm, Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud and Dorothy Tutin.
- When was The Cherry Orchard released?
- The Cherry Orchard was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.