Nalim (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1938, Nalim is a comedy film directed by Sergei Sploshnov, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. The comic film "Nalim" is based on the story of Anton Chekhov in 1885. According to the plot, the peasants tried to pull out a huge налим, which was stuck under a snag. The peasants were joined by a local shepherd, a carpenter and a lordly coachman, and then by the master Andrei Andreich himself, who watched this scene for a long time. As a result, the налим hit Andrey Andreyevich with its tail, and the fish left the hapless fishermen.
Who’s in it. Nalim stars Pavel Pervushin, Fedor Slavski, S. Anufriev and S. Tarudko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Nalim has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nalim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nalim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nalim (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nalim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nalim worth watching?
- Nalim holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nalim?
- Nalim stars Pavel Pervushin, Fedor Slavski, S. Anufriev, S. Tarudko and Ivan Mizhuyev.
- When was Nalim released?
- Nalim was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.
