Onegin (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Onegin is a drama and romance film directed by Martha Fiennes, running about 104 minutes. “A magical era. A passionate longing. A love that spans time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the opulent St. Petersburg of the Empire period, Eugene Onegin is a jaded but dashing aristocrat – a man often lacking in empathy, who suffers from restlessness, melancholy and, finally, regret. Through his best friend Lensky, Onegin is introduced to the young Tatiana. A passionate and virtuous girl, she soon falls hopelessly under the spell of the aloof newcomer and professes her love for him
Who’s in it. Onegin stars Ralph Fiennes as Onegin, Liv Tyler as Tatyana, Toby Stephens as Lensky and Lena Headey as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Onegin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $206.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Onegin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Onegin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Onegin (1999)?
- In GB, Onegin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Onegin worth watching?
- Onegin holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Onegin?
- Onegin stars Ralph Fiennes, Liv Tyler, Toby Stephens, Lena Headey and Martin Donovan.
- When was Onegin released?
- Onegin was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.