Dovlatov (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, Dovlatov is a drama film directed by Aleksey German Jr., running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Dovlatov charts six days in the life of a brilliant, ironic writer who saw far beyond the rigid limits of 70s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov fought to preserve his own talent and decency with poet and writer Joseph Brodsky, while watching his artist friends got crushed by the iron-willed state machinery.
Who’s in it. Dovlatov stars Milan Marić as Sergei Dovlatov, Danila Kozlovsky as David, Helena Sujecka as Elena Dovlatova and Eva Gerr as Katya Dovlatova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dovlatov has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dovlatov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dovlatov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dovlatov (2018)?
- In US, Dovlatov is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dovlatov worth watching?
- Dovlatov holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dovlatov?
- Dovlatov stars Milan Marić, Danila Kozlovsky, Helena Sujecka, Eva Gerr and Anton Shagin.