When the Trees Were Tall (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1961, When the Trees Were Tall is a drama and romance film directed by Lev Kulidzhanov, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a man who routinely dodges all responsibility, bemoans fate, spends his days boozing, and refuses to work. The act of playing long-lost father to a pretty teenager spurs him to turn over a new leaf.
Who’s in it. When the Trees Were Tall stars Inna Gulaya as Natasha, Yuriy Nikulin as Kuzma Kuzmich Iordanov, Leonid Kuravlyov as Lenka and Vasiliy Shukshin as Chairman of the Kolkhoz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, When the Trees Were Tall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Trees Were Tall page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Trees Were Tall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Trees Were Tall (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Trees Were Tall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Trees Were Tall worth watching?
- When the Trees Were Tall holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Trees Were Tall?
- When the Trees Were Tall stars Inna Gulaya, Yuriy Nikulin, Leonid Kuravlyov, Vasiliy Shukshin and Lyudmila Chursina.
- When was When the Trees Were Tall released?
- When the Trees Were Tall was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.