Just Don't Cry (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1980, Just Don't Cry is a family film directed by Oleksii Moroz, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Olya, a second-grader, chose Genka Ogonkov, a difficult teenager, as her counselor, and decided to reform him. She did it well — the orphan Genka turned out to be a good and kind boy.
Who’s in it. Just Don't Cry stars Vladimir Chubarev, Pavel Kadochnikov, Valeriya Chaykovska and Yuliya Tkachenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Just Don't Cry 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 Just Don't Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Don't Cry tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Don't Cry (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Just Don't Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Just Don't Cry worth watching?
- Just Don't Cry holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Just Don't Cry?
- Just Don't Cry stars Vladimir Chubarev, Pavel Kadochnikov, Valeriya Chaykovska, Yuliya Tkachenko and Volodymyr Volkov.
- When was Just Don't Cry released?
- Just Don't Cry was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.