The Master and Margarita (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, The Master and Margarita is a fantasy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Yuriy Kara, running about 128 minutes. “Manuscripts don't burn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Master is a talented writer in Moscow working on a manuscript about the biblical Jesus and Pontius Pilate. Authorities in Moscow are harassing Master by surveillance and intimidation. Victimized by their harassment, Master throws his manuscript into the fire, before he is locked up in a mental clinic. His assistant and Muse Margarita tries to help Master using the supernatural powers she got from the devil - Woland who is visiting Moscow..
Who’s in it. The Master and Margarita stars Anastasiya Vertinskaya as Margarita, Viktor Rakov as Master, Valentin Gaft as Woland and Mikhail Ulyanov as Pontius Pilate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Master and Margarita 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 The Master and Margarita page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master and Margarita tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Master and Margarita (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Master and Margarita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Master and Margarita worth watching?
- The Master and Margarita holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Master and Margarita?
- The Master and Margarita stars Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Viktor Rakov, Valentin Gaft, Mikhail Ulyanov and Nikolay Burlyaev.
- When was The Master and Margarita released?
- The Master and Margarita was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.