FeatureAnimation

Shareholders (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1963, Shareholders is an animation film directed by Roman Davydov, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Soviet propaganda cartoon depicting the evils of American capitalism. A worker who owns a small share in a big company is living large, until his company replaces its workers with robots and its small shares become worthless. The shareholder finds himself alone in a cruel world.

Who’s in it. Shareholders stars Mikhail Astangov, Yuriy Filimonov, Georgi Georgiu and Yuri Khrzhanovsky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Shareholders has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shareholders page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shareholders tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shareholders (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shareholders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shareholders worth watching?
Shareholders holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shareholders?
Shareholders stars Mikhail Astangov, Yuriy Filimonov, Georgi Georgiu, Yuri Khrzhanovsky and Fyodor Dimant.
When was Shareholders released?
Shareholders was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.