Courier (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Courier is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan Mirosnikov, a cheeky young man in the Gorbachev era, is trying to figure out what to do with his life (he's not in college, and the 2-year mandatory military service is looming large ahead of him). Meanwhile, he lives with his divorced mother, and works as a courier at a Russian newspaper. Through his job, he meets patronizing Professor Kuznetzov and his rebellious daughter Katya. To annoy the professor, Ivan claims to have an affair with Katya. To his surprise, Katya backs his story up.
Who’s in it. Courier stars Fyodor Dunayevsky as Ivan, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva as Katya, Oleg Basilashvili as Katya's father and Inna Churikova as Ivan's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Courier 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 Courier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courier tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courier (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Courier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Courier worth watching?
- Courier holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Courier?
- Courier stars Fyodor Dunayevsky, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili, Inna Churikova and Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy.
- When was Courier released?
- Courier was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.