Migrants (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, Migrants is a drama film directed by Valeriy Priyomykhov, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Pavel and Pavelina leave their rural countryside homes and move to Moscow to find work. Once there, they find that urban life is not what they thought it was and have to endure bitter hardships as they try to find work and places to live. The two meet for the first time during a fight at a bar, when they are arrested by police along with others in the building. The understand each other's troubles and band together to avoid both the police and criminal gangs that plagued Moscow toward the end of the Soviet Union.
Who’s in it. Migrants stars Andrey Andreev, Oksana Arbuzova, Nina Ruslanova and Denis Karasyov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Migrants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Migrants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Migrants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Migrants (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Migrants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Migrants worth watching?
- Migrants holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Migrants?
- Migrants stars Andrey Andreev, Oksana Arbuzova, Nina Ruslanova, Denis Karasyov and Irina Klimova.
- When was Migrants released?
- Migrants was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.