It (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, It is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Sergei Ovcharov, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The bureaucratic epos on the dialogues and plots of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin "The History of a Town". In a metaphorical and grotesque form, the film conveys the history of Russia from the calling of the Varangians until the end of the 20th century. The film traces the change of the “chiefs” of the county town of Glupov, which differ in varying degrees of tyranny and the corresponding total number of “killed” city residents. The heads of the city easily guess the former heads of the Russian state and the USSR.
Who’s in it. It stars Natalya Gundareva as Clémentine de Bourbon, Svetlana Kryuchkova as Amalia Stockfisch, Yelena Sanayeva as Iraida Paleologova and Margarita Terekhova as Anelka Lyadokhovskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, It 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 It page.
If you liked it. Fans of It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It?
- It stars Natalya Gundareva, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Yelena Sanayeva, Margarita Terekhova and Rolan Bykov.
- When was It released?
- It was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.