Tchaikovsky (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1970, Tchaikovsky is a drama, music and history film directed by Igor Talankin, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is dedicated to the great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). It tells of the last twenty years of the great master’s life, of his friendship with Baroness von Meck, an outstanding woman of her time, who for many years was Tchaikovsky’s guardian angel. The film also includes retrospections of the composer’s childhood and adolescent years, with Tchaikovsky’s life poetically recounted against the background of fragments from his operas and ballets performed by the best Russian musicians.
Who’s in it. Tchaikovsky stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Chaikovsky), Antonina Shuranova as Natalia von Meck, Kirill Lavrov as Pahulsky and Vladislav Strzhelchik as Nicholas Rubinstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Tchaikovsky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tchaikovsky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tchaikovsky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tchaikovsky (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tchaikovsky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tchaikovsky worth watching?
- Tchaikovsky holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tchaikovsky?
- Tchaikovsky stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Antonina Shuranova, Kirill Lavrov, Vladislav Strzhelchik and Evgeni Leonov.
- When was Tchaikovsky released?
- Tchaikovsky was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.