Three Sisters (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1970, Three Sisters is a drama film directed by Laurence Olivier, running about 165 minutes. “Three sisters. Three obsessions. Three faces of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nearly a thousand miles away from their beloved Moscow, Chekhov's Three Sisters live in virtual exile. Olga , a schoolmistress, attempts to support her siblings and the home that is the sole legacy of their late father.
Who’s in it. Three Sisters stars Jeanne Watts as Olga, Joan Plowright as Masha, Louise Purnell as Irina and Derek Jacobi as Andrei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Three Sisters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and Broadway HD Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Sisters (1970)?
- In US, Three Sisters is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Broadway HD Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Sisters worth watching?
- Three Sisters holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Sisters?
- Three Sisters stars Jeanne Watts, Joan Plowright, Louise Purnell, Derek Jacobi and Laurence Olivier.
- When was Three Sisters released?
- Three Sisters was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.