Mimino (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, Mimino is a comedy and drama film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Georgian bush pilot Valentin (Valiko) Mizandari a.k.a. Mimino works at small local airlines, flying helicopters between small villages. But he dreams of piloting large international airlines aircrafts, so he goes to Moscow for refresher courses. There in a hotel he meets truck driver Robik who is given a place in that hotel by mistake, and they have a lot of adventures in Moscow. Always amicable and open to people, Mimino does not feel at home in the big city. Nevertheless, he becomes a pilot of a supersonic jet liner, the Tupolev Tu-144, flying all over the world. But feeling homesick, he finally comes back to his native town of Telavi in Georgia, to his family and friends.
Who’s in it. Mimino stars Vakhtang Kikabidze as Valentin (Valiko) Mizandari [Mimino], Frunzik Mkrtchyan as Ruben Khachikyan (Rubik-djan), Evgeni Leonov as Ivan Volokhov and Elena Proklova as Larisa Ivanovna Komarova, stewardess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Mimino 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 Mimino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mimino tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mimino (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mimino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mimino worth watching?
- Mimino holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mimino?
- Mimino stars Vakhtang Kikabidze, Frunzik Mkrtchyan, Evgeni Leonov, Elena Proklova and Marina Dyuzheva.
- When was Mimino released?
- Mimino was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.