The School Waltz (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, The School Waltz is a drama, family and romance film directed by Pavel Lyubimov, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The ten-graders Gosha and Zosya are in love with each other. The last school waltz has been played and it seems nothing stands any longer in the way of the young people being together. However, getting the news that he’s going to be a father soon, Gosha chooses a “free life” and… marries Dina who has long been in love with him, though with no reciprocity. But already at the registry office, the lucky winner realizes that getting Gosha as her husband doesn’t mean getting his love, that unintentionally she made her loved one unhappy and they have no future together…
Who’s in it. The School Waltz stars Sergei Nasibov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Elena Tsyplakova and Nina Menshikova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The School Waltz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The School Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The School Waltz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The School Waltz (1977)?
- In US, The School Waltz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The School Waltz worth watching?
- The School Waltz holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The School Waltz?
- The School Waltz stars Sergei Nasibov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Elena Tsyplakova, Nina Menshikova and Viktor Proskurin.
- When was The School Waltz released?
- The School Waltz was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.