The Theme (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, The Theme is a drama film directed by Gleb Panfilov, running about 98 minutes. “A Stinging Comedy from Russia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In search of inspiration and new topics, the famous metropolitan writer Kim Yesenin goes to the province. Unexpectedly for himself, he discovers that here people live very differently than in the world familiar to him. By chance, he witnesses someone else's love drama - intellectual Sasha and dissident Andrei who is leaving for America. He is shocked by this complex conflict and fictitious problems, where there is no place for either melancholy or depression. In this situation, the hero decides to go to Moscow...
Who’s in it. The Theme stars Mikhail Ulyanov as Kim Yesenin, Inna Churikova as Sasha Nikolayeva, Yevgeni Vesnik as Pashchin and Yevgeniya Nechayeva as Mariya Aleksandrovna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Theme has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Theme page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Theme tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Theme (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Theme change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Theme worth watching?
- The Theme holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Theme?
- The Theme stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Inna Churikova, Yevgeni Vesnik, Yevgeniya Nechayeva and Sergey Nikonenko.
- When was The Theme released?
- The Theme was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.