The Long Recess (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, The Long Recess is a comedy and romance film directed by Aleksei Korenev, running about 268 minutes.
What it’s about. A young teacher goes to a school for adults. He is younger than many of his students and some of them are starting to miss school.
Who’s in it. The Long Recess stars Mikhail Kononov as Nestor Petrovich Severov, Evgeni Leonov as Stepan Semenovich Lednev, Aleksandr Zbruev as Gregory Ganzha and Rolan Bykov as Alexander Trofimovich Petrykin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Long Recess 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 The Long Recess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Recess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Recess (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Long Recess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Long Recess worth watching?
- The Long Recess holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Recess?
- The Long Recess stars Mikhail Kononov, Evgeni Leonov, Aleksandr Zbruev, Rolan Bykov and Svetlana Kryuchkova.
- When was The Long Recess released?
- The Long Recess was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 268 minutes.