Ruf (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, Ruf is a drama and history film directed by Valery Akhadov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. French pianist Marie Lamballe-Bulatova married a Soviet diplomat in the 30s, went to the USSR with him, was repressed together with her husband and spent many years in camps. After her release, she stayed to live in Novosibirsk. It was in those parts that her Moscow niece Masha found her.
Who’s in it. Ruf stars Annie Girardot as Marie Lombard-Bulatova, pianist, Irina Muravyova as Marie, Pavel Semenikhin as Club Manager and Aleksey Petrenko as Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Ruf 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 Ruf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruf (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruf worth watching?
- Ruf holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ruf?
- Ruf stars Annie Girardot, Irina Muravyova, Pavel Semenikhin, Aleksey Petrenko and Nikolai Krym.
- When was Ruf released?
- Ruf was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.