Great Poetry (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Great Poetry is a drama film directed by Alexandr Lungin, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. “Great Poetry” is about two guys who live on the outskirts of Moscow and work as cash collectors. They’re young, lonely, and all they have in the world is each other. They spend their lives moving money for other people. They attend a poetry class at the local cultural center and watch cockfights at a dorm for migrant workers. Their attempts at finding poetry in the prosaic world around lead them to the conclusion that the only poetic move they can make is to rob a bank. The film isn’t about words or rhymes. It’s about friendship and betrayal, and about our vicious and alien world in which anyone who tries to be honest and consistent ends up looking naïve and cruel. It’s about the everpresent and incomprehensible force that — in spite of everything — makes our life so frantic, strange, and lonely
Who’s in it. Great Poetry stars Aleksandr Kuznetsov as Viktor, Aleksey Filimonov as Lyokha, Fyodor Lavrov as Tsypin and Yevgeni Syty as Rotniy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Great Poetry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Poetry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Poetry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Poetry (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Poetry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Poetry worth watching?
- Great Poetry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Poetry?
- Great Poetry stars Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Aleksey Filimonov, Fyodor Lavrov, Yevgeni Syty and Elena Makhova.
- When was Great Poetry released?
- Great Poetry was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.