Promised Heaven (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, Promised Heaven is a comedy and drama film directed by Eldar Ryazanov, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In the new Russia, former middle class citizens find themselves out in the dumps. Literally. They build homes, elect their own government, work, beg, scavenge, date and fight all while living in a huge city dump. Some try to beat the odds and return to society, but it seems that there is only one place left for them to go...
Who’s in it. Promised Heaven stars Valentin Gaft as President, Oleg Basilashvili as President's friend, Liya Akhedzhakova as Fima and Olga Volkova as Katya Ivanova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Promised Heaven 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 Promised Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promised Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promised Heaven (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Promised Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Promised Heaven worth watching?
- Promised Heaven holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Promised Heaven?
- Promised Heaven stars Valentin Gaft, Oleg Basilashvili, Liya Akhedzhakova, Olga Volkova and Leonid Bronevoy.
- When was Promised Heaven released?
- Promised Heaven was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.