The Groom (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, The Groom is a comedy film directed by Alexandr Nezlobin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. On 9 May a German comes to Russia to marry the Russian beauty Alena, whom he had met in Berlin. The happy couple goes to the village to meet the bride’s relatives. However, Alena’s former husband Tolya is also on the way there: he has unexpectedly decided to get his wife back. Everything turns out as a romantic rivalry, which involves – apart from Tolya and Helmut – their friends, relatives, and the other inhabitants of the village: the businessman Yerofeev who has bought a house in the neighbourhood; a lost tank-man; and even a kite – they all meddle in the events.
Who’s in it. The Groom stars Sergey Svetlakov, Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich, Philippe Reinhardt and Sergey Burunov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Groom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Groom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Groom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Groom (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Groom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Groom worth watching?
- The Groom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Groom?
- The Groom stars Sergey Svetlakov, Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich, Philippe Reinhardt, Sergey Burunov and Dilovar Nigmatov.
- When was The Groom released?
- The Groom was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.