The Golden Sword (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, The Golden Sword is an animation and fantasy film directed by Stanislav Sokolov, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The fairy tale film in a modern style tells about nine-year-old Shurochka and her sister Katya, who spend their holidays at their grandmother's dacha. An elf, the prince of a magical kingdom, is in love with Shurochka. Another character, Igor, the son of wealthy parents, dishonestly takes possession of a magic sword, as a result of which the inhabitants of the dacha are in serious trouble, and the life of the magic kingdom is in jeopardy. A film in which footage of live actors is skillfully combined with stop-motion puppet animation.
Who’s in it. The Golden Sword stars Elena Loginova, Marianna Kudryavtseva, Roma Smirnov and Sasha Gatin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Golden Sword 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 Golden Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Sword tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Sword (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Sword worth watching?
- The Golden Sword holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Sword?
- The Golden Sword stars Elena Loginova, Marianna Kudryavtseva, Roma Smirnov, Sasha Gatin and Irina Malysheva.
- When was The Golden Sword released?
- The Golden Sword was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.