The Very Same Munchhausen (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1979, The Very Same Munchhausen is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Mark Zakharov, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. A philosophical and poetic portrait of the famous (or maybe infamous?) Baron Munchhausen. His crazy, yet very merriment, stories, views and behavior is what sets him apart from others. He becomes alienated from the society that failed to grasp his brilliance. In fact, his brilliance is what underlines the faults with the society itself. It's a beautiful yet tragic story that is filled with dense and intellectual dialogue.
Who’s in it. The Very Same Munchhausen stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Baron von Münchhausen, Inna Churikova as Jacobine von Münchhausen, Yelena Koreneva as Martha and Igor Kvasha as Burgomaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Very Same Munchhausen 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 Very Same Munchhausen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Very Same Munchhausen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Very Same Munchhausen (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Very Same Munchhausen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Very Same Munchhausen worth watching?
- The Very Same Munchhausen holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Very Same Munchhausen?
- The Very Same Munchhausen stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Inna Churikova, Yelena Koreneva, Igor Kvasha and Aleksandr Abdulov.
- When was The Very Same Munchhausen released?
- The Very Same Munchhausen was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.