Uncle Vanya (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, Uncle Vanya is a drama film directed by Franchot Tone, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A country doctor (Franchot Tone) loves but cannot have a professor's wife (Clarence Derwent) in Chekhov's play set in czarist Russia.
Who’s in it. Uncle Vanya stars Franchot Tone as Dr. Mikhail Lvovich Astroff, Clarence Derwent as Serebriakoff, Dolores Dorn as Elena Andreevna and Shirley Gale as Voinitskaya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Vanya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Vanya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Vanya (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uncle Vanya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Uncle Vanya?
- Uncle Vanya stars Franchot Tone, Clarence Derwent, Dolores Dorn, Shirley Gale and Gerald Hiken.
- When was Uncle Vanya released?
- Uncle Vanya was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.