Sredni Vashtar (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Sredni Vashtar is a drama film directed by Andrew Birkin, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Sredni Vashtar stars Sacha Puttnam as Conradin, Judy Campbell as Aunt Augusta, Lila Kaye as Mrs. Woolridge and Patty Hannock as Effie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sredni Vashtar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sredni Vashtar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sredni Vashtar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sredni Vashtar (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sredni Vashtar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sredni Vashtar worth watching?
- Sredni Vashtar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sredni Vashtar?
- Sredni Vashtar stars Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, Lila Kaye, Patty Hannock and Gorden Kaye.
- When was Sredni Vashtar released?
- Sredni Vashtar was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.