Time, Forward! (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1965, Time, Forward! is a drama and history film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, running about 147 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is set in the 1930s in the USSR. The film tells about one day of the construction of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works. The heroes of the film are simple construction workers who are burning at work. Upon learning that their colleagues in Kharkov have set a record, they mobilize to break it. The entire construction site was engulfed in immense socialist competition. The teams are ready to complete the work on time at any cost. A Moscow journalist who has come to cover the scale of the great construction project is looking for the hero of his report...

Who’s in it. Time, Forward! stars Inna Gulaya as Shura Soldatova, Tamara Syomina as Olya Tregubova, Sergei Yursky as Margulies and Leonid Kuravlyov as Korneyev, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Time, Forward! 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 Time, Forward! page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Time, Forward! (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time, Forward! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Time, Forward! worth watching?
Time, Forward! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Time, Forward!?
Time, Forward! stars Inna Gulaya, Tamara Syomina, Sergei Yursky, Leonid Kuravlyov and Aleksandr Yanvaryov.
When was Time, Forward! released?
Time, Forward! was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.