Vocation (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1956, Vocation is a drama film directed by Mariya Fyodorova, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. During the war, having lost his family, Alyosha ends up in an orphanage. He devotes all his free time to music, with the full support of his caregiver, Maria Pavlovna. Noticing Alyosha’s exceptional talent, the touring conductor Dobrynin adopts him and brings him to Moscow. Dobrynin is very pleased: his own son and Alyosha now study at the same music school.
Who’s in it. Vocation stars Andrey Demyanov as Алёша Снегирев, Misha Tyagunov as Боря Добрынин, Grigori Belov as Иван Владиславович Никольский and Ada Vojtsik as Мария Павловна, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Vocation 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 Vocation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vocation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vocation (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vocation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vocation worth watching?
- Vocation holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vocation?
- Vocation stars Andrey Demyanov, Misha Tyagunov, Grigori Belov, Ada Vojtsik and Leonid Gallis.
- When was Vocation released?
- Vocation was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.