Vanya on 42nd Street (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1994, Vanya on 42nd Street is a drama film directed by Louis Malle, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 1899 play "Uncle Vanya" played out by a company of actors. The setting is their run down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.
Who’s in it. Vanya on 42nd Street stars Wallace Shawn as Vanya, Julianne Moore as Yelena, Larry Pine as Dr. Astrov and Brooke Smith as Sonya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Vanya on 42nd Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Vanya on 42nd Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vanya on 42nd Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)?
- In US, Vanya on 42nd Street is available to 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 Vanya on 42nd Street worth watching?
- Vanya on 42nd Street holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vanya on 42nd Street?
- Vanya on 42nd Street stars Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Larry Pine, Brooke Smith and George Gaynes.
- When was Vanya on 42nd Street released?
- Vanya on 42nd Street was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.