Vera (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1986, Vera is a drama and history film directed by Igor Musatov, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. It follows political events in Russia at the beginning of the century, during the birth of the Social Democratic Party, among the first fighters of which was Vera Protasova, the daughter of a lawyer who defended Narodnaya Volya members in court.
Who’s in it. Vera stars Marina Rusakova as Вера Протасова, Sergey Martynov as Николай, Igor Kvasha as полковник Сергей Сергеевич Кулагин and Nikolai Volkov Jr. as Сергей Васильевич Протасов, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Vera sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera (1986)?
- In US, Vera is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vera worth watching?
- Vera holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vera?
- Vera stars Marina Rusakova, Sergey Martynov, Igor Kvasha, Nikolai Volkov Jr. and Tamara Syomina.
- When was Vera released?
- Vera was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.