The Cherry Orchard (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, The Cherry Orchard is a comedy and drama film directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled aging aristocratic lady, who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin (Teale), her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Who’s in it. The Cherry Orchard stars Charlotte Rampling as Ranyevskaya, Alan Bates as Gayev, Katrin Cartlidge as Varya and Owen Teale as Lopahin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cherry Orchard has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $135 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cherry Orchard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cherry Orchard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cherry Orchard (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cherry Orchard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cherry Orchard worth watching?
- The Cherry Orchard holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
- The Cherry Orchard stars Charlotte Rampling, Alan Bates, Katrin Cartlidge, Owen Teale and Tushka Bergen.
- When was The Cherry Orchard released?
- The Cherry Orchard was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.