The Monster Cockroach (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1963, The Monster Cockroach is an animation film directed by Vladimir Polkovnikov, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaptation of a fairy tale Korney Chukovsky. As big and strong animals, succumbing to panic, obey little cockroach.
Who’s in it. The Monster Cockroach stars Sergei Tseits as Tarakanishche (voice) / Тараканище, Yuriy Filimonov as Korney Chukovskiy (voice) / Корней Чуковский, Nina Nikitina as Kangaroo (voice) / кенгуру and Aleksei Gribov as Hippopotamus (voice) / гиппопотам, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Monster Cockroach 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 Monster Cockroach page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster Cockroach tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster Cockroach (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monster Cockroach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Monster Cockroach worth watching?
- The Monster Cockroach holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster Cockroach?
- The Monster Cockroach stars Sergei Tseits, Yuriy Filimonov, Nina Nikitina, Aleksei Gribov and Klara Rumyanova.
- When was The Monster Cockroach released?
- The Monster Cockroach was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.