The Humble Cemetery (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, The Humble Cemetery is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Itigilov, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The main character Vorobei is a professional grave digger and alcohol addict, who runs away from hospital to dig graves instead of treating his head broken by his brother. He comes to cemetery and keeps on working, instead of his friends' advice to stay in the hospital. The world of death turns out to be surrounded by corruption, satanic money-making, cemetery mafia and lots of vodka.
Who’s in it. The Humble Cemetery stars Vladimir Gostyukhin as Lyokha Vorobei, Lev Durov as Petrovich, Nina Ruslanova as Valentina Ivanova and Lev Borisov as Kutya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Humble Cemetery 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 Humble Cemetery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Humble Cemetery tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Humble Cemetery (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Humble Cemetery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Humble Cemetery worth watching?
- The Humble Cemetery holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Humble Cemetery?
- The Humble Cemetery stars Vladimir Gostyukhin, Lev Durov, Nina Ruslanova, Lev Borisov and Olga Mateshko.
- When was The Humble Cemetery released?
- The Humble Cemetery was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.