Matvey's Joy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Matvey's Joy is an adventure and history film directed by Irina Poplavskaya, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The action takes place at the end of the 19th century in the Russian North, near the White Sea. Orphan Matvey is still 12 years old. His abilities are noticed by the master shipbuilder Quake and takes to his artel. While studying carpentry, Matvey saves money, dreaming of being a pilot on his own ship...
Who’s in it. Matvey's Joy stars Regimantas Adomaitis, Boris Galkin, Nikolay Trofimov and Natalya Yegorova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Matvey's Joy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matvey's Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matvey's Joy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matvey's Joy (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matvey's Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matvey's Joy worth watching?
- Matvey's Joy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matvey's Joy?
- Matvey's Joy stars Regimantas Adomaitis, Boris Galkin, Nikolay Trofimov, Natalya Yegorova and Vasiliy Krivun.
- When was Matvey's Joy released?
- Matvey's Joy was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.