Tovarich (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1937, Tovarich is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 98 minutes. “THEY PLAY and you laugh” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When upper-class Parisian Charles Dupont and his family hire Tina and Michel as their servants, they have no idea that the domestics are in fact Tatiana, the Grand Duchess Petrovna, and her husband, Mikail, Prince Ouratieff. Recent exiles from the Russian Revolution, Tatiana and Mikail befriend the Dupont family, keeping their true identities a secret -- until one night when Soviet official Gorotchenko arrives for dinner.
Who’s in it. Tovarich stars Claudette Colbert as Grand Duchess Tatiana Petrovna Romanov, Charles Boyer as Prince Mikail Alexandrovitch Ouratieff, Basil Rathbone as Commissar Dimitri Gorotchenko and Anita Louise as Helene Dupont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tovarich 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 Tovarich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tovarich tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tovarich (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tovarich change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tovarich worth watching?
- Tovarich holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tovarich?
- Tovarich stars Claudette Colbert, Charles Boyer, Basil Rathbone, Anita Louise and Melville Cooper.
- When was Tovarich released?
- Tovarich was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.