The Twelve Chairs (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, The Twelve Chairs is a comedy, family and drama series.
What it’s about. Set in late-1920s Soviet Union, Ostap Bender and Ippolit "Kisa" Vorobyaninov are after a stash of diamonds hidden in one of the chairs in 12-chair set. They are forced to go on a cross-country chase when the chairs are auctioned off.
Who’s in it. The Twelve Chairs stars Andrey Mironov as Остап Бендер, Anatoliy Papanov as Киса Воробьянинов, Rolan Bykov as Отец Фёдор and Oleg Tabakov as Альхен, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Twelve Chairs 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 The Twelve Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Chairs tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelve Chairs (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelve Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelve Chairs worth watching?
- The Twelve Chairs holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Twelve Chairs?
- The Twelve Chairs stars Andrey Mironov, Anatoliy Papanov, Rolan Bykov, Oleg Tabakov and Tatyana Pelttser.
- When was The Twelve Chairs released?
- The Twelve Chairs was released in 1977.