The Petty Bourgeois (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1983, The Petty Bourgeois is a tv movie and drama film directed by Paolo Magelli, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Theatre adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s timeless drama first published in 1901, about narrow-mindedness, exclusivism, containing one’s self in some arbitrary, imaginary borders, strict divisions... All these traits help to define the various situations and human relations within the text.
Who’s in it. The Petty Bourgeois stars Ivan Jagodić as Vasilij Vasilijevič, Ljiljana Krstić as Akulina Ivanova, supruga, Milan Erak as Petar, sin and Azra Čengić as Tatjana, ćerka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Petty Bourgeois 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 Petty Bourgeois page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Petty Bourgeois tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Petty Bourgeois (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Petty Bourgeois change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Petty Bourgeois worth watching?
- The Petty Bourgeois holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Petty Bourgeois?
- The Petty Bourgeois stars Ivan Jagodić, Ljiljana Krstić, Milan Erak, Azra Čengić and Lazar Ristovski.
- When was The Petty Bourgeois released?
- The Petty Bourgeois was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.