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Mitya (1927): cast, story & where to watch

1927 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1927, Mitya is a comedy film directed by Nikolai Okhlopkov.

What it’s about. Exposing the customs of provincial philistinism in the years of NEP. Small town. Mitya, going to the party of his bride Shurochka, finds a dying woman with infants. When he comes to visit the child, everyone decides that he was the father - and kicks him out. Mitya decides to drown himself. Unknown saves him and helps to stage his own funeral. During the mourning ceremony, Mitya rise from the grave, thanks the inhabitants petrified by horror, and leaves the city forever. Lost movie.

Who’s in it. Mitya stars Nikolai Okhlopkov as Mitya, Tamara Adelheim as Sofochka, Mykola Nademskyi as Poet-reporter and Serhii Minin as Unknown, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Mitya 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 Mitya page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mitya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mitya (1927)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mitya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mitya worth watching?
Mitya holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Mitya?
Mitya stars Nikolai Okhlopkov, Tamara Adelheim, Mykola Nademskyi, Serhii Minin and Anastasiya Kozhevnikova.
When was Mitya released?
Mitya was released in 1927.