The Role (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, The Role is a drama and romance film directed by Elena Rayskaya, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. An actor by vocation and a moving mannequin by profession, having said goodbye to his wife, who is leaving for America, he himself decides to leave this country, where, in order to somehow preserve his Self, he has long ago become a “foreigner” for everyone. But the adventure in which the hero gets involved before leaving returns him the ability to speak his native language and gives him a chance for love...
Who’s in it. The Role stars Valeriy Garkalin, Yevgeniya Simonova, Nina Drobysheva and Andrei Kalashnikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Role sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Role tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Role (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Role worth watching?
- The Role holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Role?
- The Role stars Valeriy Garkalin, Yevgeniya Simonova, Nina Drobysheva, Andrei Kalashnikov and Vladislav Demchenko.
- When was The Role released?
- The Role was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.