The Guide (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, The Guide is a romance film directed by Aleksandr Efremov.
What it’s about. Artem, an unlucky but cheerful student, is undeservedly imprisoned for 15 days. The situation is complicated by the fact that he has a friend, a Rottweiler named Boy, who has absolutely nowhere to go. And yet Artem manages to get him adopted - a charming stranger Sasha becomes the temporary mistress of Boy. Returning two weeks later to pick up the dog, Artem suddenly notices that Sasha is blind. He decides to leave the girl a guide dog and, unnoticed by her, to settle in her apartment....
Who’s in it. The Guide stars Pyotr Yurchenkov Jr. as Artem, Valeriya Arlanova as Sasha, Dzhemal Tetruashvili as Misha - Artem's Chief and Classmate and Anatoly Kot as Tolya, ophthalmologist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Guide has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guide page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guide tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guide (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guide worth watching?
- The Guide holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guide?
- The Guide stars Pyotr Yurchenkov Jr., Valeriya Arlanova, Dzhemal Tetruashvili, Anatoly Kot and Aleksandr Kashperov.
- When was The Guide released?
- The Guide was released in 2001.