Afonya (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Afonya is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Who’s in it. Afonya stars Leonid Kuravlyov as Борщов Афанасий Николаевич (Афоня), Yevgeniya Simonova as Катя Снегирёва, Evgeni Leonov as Коля and Valentina Talyzina as Вострякова, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Afonya sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afonya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afonya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afonya (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afonya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afonya worth watching?
- Afonya holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Afonya?
- Afonya stars Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Evgeni Leonov, Valentina Talyzina and Nikolai Parfyonov.
- When was Afonya released?
- Afonya was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.