The Boundary (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1967, The Boundary is an animation film directed by Vyacheslav Kotyonochkin, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated film based on a folk tale about a clever soldier who saved his fellow countrymen from a foolish tsar and a robber named Zmey.
Who’s in it. The Boundary stars Anatoliy Papanov as Zmey Gorynych (voice), Yevgeni Vesnik as Kuzma, the Soldier (voice), Vasiliy Alchevskiy as Tsar (voice) and Georgiy Vitsin as Old Man (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Boundary 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 Boundary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boundary tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boundary (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boundary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boundary worth watching?
- The Boundary holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boundary?
- The Boundary stars Anatoliy Papanov, Yevgeni Vesnik, Vasiliy Alchevskiy and Georgiy Vitsin.
- When was The Boundary released?
- The Boundary was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.