Shine, Shine, My Star (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Shine, Shine, My Star is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Aleksandr Mitta, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. This late 60s Russian films is set in 1920, just 3 years after the October revolution. Folks had the choice between red and white, revolution and contra revolution. In that torn-apart-time, one man, the comedian Volodya, tries to mediate, not between different ideologies, but social life and art. While others just want to wash away their gloom, he reflects on the everyday sorrows and the role of art in that time of changes.
Who’s in it. Shine, Shine, My Star stars Oleg Tabakov as Iskremas / Cuckoo, Elena Proklova as Krysya / Jeanne d'Arc, Oleg Efremov as Painter and Evgeni Leonov as Cinematographer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Shine, Shine, My Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shine, Shine, My Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shine, Shine, My Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shine, Shine, My Star (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shine, Shine, My Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shine, Shine, My Star worth watching?
- Shine, Shine, My Star holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shine, Shine, My Star?
- Shine, Shine, My Star stars Oleg Tabakov, Elena Proklova, Oleg Efremov, Evgeni Leonov and Leonid Kuravlyov.