The Muscovite-Sorcerer (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1995, The Muscovite-Sorcerer is a comedy and music film directed by Nikolay Zaseev-Rudenko, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Tatyana’s husband left for the business trip. And right away the local ladies’ men begin to put the moves towards a young woman. At first she fights back, but under the pressure of good words and love-making she is ready to put up hands. But the husband’s returning makes allowances in the plans of all characters. Based on Ivan Kotliarevsky` vaudeville The Muscovite-Sorcerer, that, together with operetta Natalka Poltavka (Natalka from Poltava), was landmarks in the development of Ukrainian theater.

Who’s in it. The Muscovite-Sorcerer stars Ruslana Pysanka as Tetyana, Oleksandr Bondarenko as Mykhaylo, Kostiantyn Shaforenko as Fintyk and Bohdan Beniuk as Moskal-charivnyk.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Muscovite-Sorcerer 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 The Muscovite-Sorcerer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Muscovite-Sorcerer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Muscovite-Sorcerer (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Muscovite-Sorcerer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Muscovite-Sorcerer worth watching?
The Muscovite-Sorcerer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Muscovite-Sorcerer?
The Muscovite-Sorcerer stars Ruslana Pysanka, Oleksandr Bondarenko, Kostiantyn Shaforenko and Bohdan Beniuk.
When was The Muscovite-Sorcerer released?
The Muscovite-Sorcerer was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.