Nirvana (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2008, Nirvana is a drama and romance film directed by Igor Voloshin, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Young Alisa is fed up with her life in Moscow, and moves to St. Petersburg. Her roommates in the collective flat are two junkies, Vel and her boyfriend Valera the Dead Man. First they fight, but soon the two women form a friendship. Together they even go after the Petersburg underworld when Dead Man is abducted because he can't pay his debts.

Who’s in it. Nirvana stars Olga Sutulova as Alisa, Mariya Shalaeva as Val, Artur Smolyaninov as Valera "The Dead" and Mikhail Evlanov as Laruss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Nirvana has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $273.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nirvana page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nirvana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nirvana (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nirvana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nirvana worth watching?
Nirvana holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nirvana?
Nirvana stars Olga Sutulova, Mariya Shalaeva, Artur Smolyaninov, Mikhail Evlanov and Tatyana Samoylova.
When was Nirvana released?
Nirvana was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.