Viy (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, Viy is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Konstantin Ershov, running about 77 minutes. “Spirit of Evil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young priest is ordered to preside over the wake of a witch in the church of a remote village. This means spending three nights alone with the corpse with only his faith to protect him.
Who’s in it. Viy stars Leonid Kuravlyov as Khoma, Natalya Varley as Pannochka, Aleksey Glazyrin as Sotnik and Nikolay Kutuzov as Vedma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Viy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Klassiki and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viy (1967)?
- In US, Viy is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viy worth watching?
- Viy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Viy?
- Viy stars Leonid Kuravlyov, Natalya Varley, Aleksey Glazyrin, Nikolay Kutuzov and Vadim Zakharchenko.
- When was Viy released?
- Viy was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.