The Roundabout (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1971, The Roundabout is a comedy film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Satirical comedy based on the notebooks and short stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov: "Romance with Double-Bass","On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco", "Misery", "Grateful", "Polinka", "The Cynic", "The Ninny".
Who’s in it. The Roundabout stars Vladimir Basov as Smychkov, Natalya Vorobyova as Bibulova, Evgeni Leonov as Nyukhin and Ivan Lapikov as Iona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Roundabout 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 The Roundabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roundabout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roundabout (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roundabout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Roundabout worth watching?
- The Roundabout holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roundabout?
- The Roundabout stars Vladimir Basov, Natalya Vorobyova, Evgeni Leonov, Ivan Lapikov and Pavel Pavlenko.
- When was The Roundabout released?
- The Roundabout was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.