Morphine (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2008, Morphine is a drama film directed by Aleksey Balabanov, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1917. We are in the Russian countryside. It is the middle of freezing winter. A pale young, newly educated doctor arrives. Having to deal with one medical challenge after another he soon becomes the center of everyone's attention. To soothe the impressions of human suffering he turns to morphine.
Who’s in it. Morphine stars Leonid Bichevin as Doctor Mikhail Alekseyevich Polyakov, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Anna Nikolayevna, Andrei Panin as Medical Assistant Anatoliy Lukich Demiyanenko and Svetlana Pismichenko as Pelageya Ivanovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Morphine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $766.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morphine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morphine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morphine (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Morphine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Morphine worth watching?
- Morphine holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Morphine?
- Morphine stars Leonid Bichevin, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Andrei Panin, Svetlana Pismichenko and Katarina Radivojević.
- When was Morphine released?
- Morphine was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
