Come and See (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1985, Come and See is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Elem Klimov, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. The invasion of a village in Byelorussia by German forces sends young Florya into the forest to join the weary Resistance fighters, against his family's wishes. There he meets a girl, Glasha, who accompanies him back to his village. On returning home, Florya finds his family and fellow peasants massacred. His continued survival amidst the brutal debris of war becomes increasingly nightmarish, a battle between despair and hope.
Who’s in it. Come and See stars Aleksei Kravchenko as Flyora Gayshun, Olga Mironova as Glasha, Liubomiras Laucevicius as Kosach and Vladas Bagdonas as Rubezh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Come and See sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $168.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Come and See page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come and See tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Come and See (1985)?
- In US, Come and See is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Come and See worth watching?
- Come and See holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Come and See?
- Come and See stars Aleksei Kravchenko, Olga Mironova, Liubomiras Laucevicius, Vladas Bagdonas and Viktors Lorencs.
- When was Come and See released?
- Come and See was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.