The Brothers Karamazov (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, The Brothers Karamazov is a drama film directed by Ivan Pyryev, running about 218 minutes. “Three brothers, one spiritual and living at a monastery, the other - a gambler, and the third - an intellectual, work out their problems in 19th century Russia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The tragic story of the Karamazov family takes place in a Russian province in the late 19th century. The relations of their father and three brothers are very complicated and contradictory. One of the brothers is accused of killing his father, whom he did not commit. The brothers are unable to help him, and only a loving girl follows him to hard labour.
Who’s in it. The Brothers Karamazov stars Mikhail Ulyanov as Dmitri Karamazov, Lionella Pyryeva as Grushenka, Kirill Lavrov as Ivan Karamazov and Andrey Myagkov as Alyosha Karamazov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Brothers Karamazov 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 The Brothers Karamazov page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers Karamazov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brothers Karamazov (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brothers Karamazov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brothers Karamazov worth watching?
- The Brothers Karamazov holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brothers Karamazov?
- The Brothers Karamazov stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Lionella Pyryeva, Kirill Lavrov, Andrey Myagkov and Mark Prudkin.
- When was The Brothers Karamazov released?
- The Brothers Karamazov was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 218 minutes.