Let the Northern Lights Shine (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1973, Let the Northern Lights Shine is a family film directed by Radomir Vasilevsky.
What it’s about. Kolya Chimbartsev arrived at the boarding school of the port of Krasin from distant Odesa. He is to be met by his hydrologist father. But he has not returned from the scientific station located on the ice floe and has not made radio contact. Kolya and his new friends decide to go on the air themselves through the school radio station. Having broken the device and wanting to delay punishment, the guys are going to the movies. But when they hear a warning about a storm, they hide under the bed and fall asleep, leaving, however, a note that they are going to the movies. An alarm is sounded in the village: the children have gone out in the blizzard...
Who’s in it. Let the Northern Lights Shine stars Olga Kazakova as Natasha Sokolova, Kostya Lenevsky as Lenka Sokolov, Igor Merkulov as Kolya Zimbartsev and Elena Legurova as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Let the Northern Lights Shine 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 Let the Northern Lights Shine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let the Northern Lights Shine tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let the Northern Lights Shine (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Let the Northern Lights Shine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Let the Northern Lights Shine worth watching?
- Let the Northern Lights Shine holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Let the Northern Lights Shine?
- Let the Northern Lights Shine stars Olga Kazakova, Kostya Lenevsky, Igor Merkulov, Elena Legurova and Evgeniy Leonov-Gladyshev.
- When was Let the Northern Lights Shine released?
- Let the Northern Lights Shine was released in 1973.
