Twelfth Night (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1979, Twelfth Night is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Oleg Tabakov, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. After the overthrowing of Duke Senior by his tyrannical brother, Senior's daughter Rosalind disguises herself as a man and sets out to find her banished father while also counseling her clumsy suitor Orlando in the art of wooing.
Who’s in it. Twelfth Night stars Marina Neyolova as Viola / Sebastian, Yuri Bogatyryov as Orsino, Anastasiya Vertinskaya as Olivia and Pyotr Shcherbakov as Sir Toby Belch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Twelfth Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelfth Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelfth Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelfth Night (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelfth Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelfth Night worth watching?
- Twelfth Night holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelfth Night?
- Twelfth Night stars Marina Neyolova, Yuri Bogatyryov, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Pyotr Shcherbakov and Konstantin Raykin.
- When was Twelfth Night released?
- Twelfth Night was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.