Splashes of Champagne (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Splashes of Champagne is a drama and war film directed by Stanislav Govorukhin, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on the novel by Vyacheslav Kondratyev "Vacation by Wound." The story of the few weeks that young lieutenant Volodya spent in Moscow in the summer of 1942 after treatment at the hospital. Directly from the Rzhev Front with a bandaged hand, in a bloodstained padded jacket and tattered boots, he goes on vacation to his mother in the capital. Here, at the height of the war, almost peaceful life is going on - lines for vodka and beer, restaurants for the aristocracy of nomenclature, parties, girls... It’s another month for Volodya to live an ordinary life in Moscow, in a peaceful city in which everything is alien to him.
Who’s in it. Splashes of Champagne stars Aleksei Burykin as Volodya, Antonina Venediktova as Tonya, Natalya Shchukina as Yulya and Oleg Menshikov as Sergei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Splashes of Champagne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Splashes of Champagne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Splashes of Champagne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Splashes of Champagne (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Splashes of Champagne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Splashes of Champagne worth watching?
- Splashes of Champagne holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Splashes of Champagne?
- Splashes of Champagne stars Aleksei Burykin, Antonina Venediktova, Natalya Shchukina, Oleg Menshikov and Lyudmila Krylova.
- When was Splashes of Champagne released?
- Splashes of Champagne was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.