My Friend Uncle Vanya (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1977, My Friend Uncle Vanya is a drama and family film directed by Valerian Kvachadze, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A chance meeting between Ivan Balashov, an old Muscovite, and an 18-year-old Georgian boy who has come from a village in Adjara to enter university becomes the beginning of a great friendship.
Who’s in it. My Friend Uncle Vanya stars Nikolay Kryuchkov as Uncle Vanya, Zurab Laperadze as Rostomi, Besiki Gurchashvili as Giya and Ivan Dmitriev as Professor Ivolgin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, My Friend Uncle Vanya 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 My Friend Uncle Vanya page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Friend Uncle Vanya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Friend Uncle Vanya (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Friend Uncle Vanya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Friend Uncle Vanya worth watching?
- My Friend Uncle Vanya holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Friend Uncle Vanya?
- My Friend Uncle Vanya stars Nikolay Kryuchkov, Zurab Laperadze, Besiki Gurchashvili, Ivan Dmitriev and Iren Azer.
- When was My Friend Uncle Vanya released?
- My Friend Uncle Vanya was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.