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Cynics (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1991, Cynics is a drama film directed by Dmitry Meskhiev, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. 1918, Petrograd. The young historian Vladimir meets Olga, the daughter of the wealthy parents who have emigrated from the country after the first decrees of the Soviet power. Olga both hates revolution, and is fascinated by her.

Who’s in it. Cynics stars Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Olga, Andrey Ilin as Vladimir, Sergey Batalov as Mamashev and Yuri Belyayev as Sergey, brother of Vladimir, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cynics has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cynics (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cynics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cynics worth watching?
Cynics holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cynics?
Cynics stars Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Andrey Ilin, Sergey Batalov, Yuri Belyayev and Viktor Pavlov.
When was Cynics released?
Cynics was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.