A Distracted Person (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1938, A Distracted Person is a family and comedy film directed by Nikolai Zhuravlev, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The hero - an absent-minded person from Basseinaya Street - goes not to Moscow, but to the opening of a children's railway. The pioneers invite him there. And this time the character finds himself in a lot of funny situations along the way. However, he still manages to open the railway. The picture ends with a march performed by schoolchildren.
Who’s in it. A Distracted Person stars Viktor Koltsov as человек рассеянный, Nina Stravinskaya as Vera Nikolaevna, Viktor Seleznyov as малыш and Konstantin Alekseev as пассажир трамвая, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Distracted Person 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 A Distracted Person page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Distracted Person tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Distracted Person (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Distracted Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Distracted Person worth watching?
- A Distracted Person holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Distracted Person?
- A Distracted Person stars Viktor Koltsov, Nina Stravinskaya, Viktor Seleznyov, Konstantin Alekseev and M. Skavronskaya.
- When was A Distracted Person released?
- A Distracted Person was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.