We're from Jazz (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1983, We're from Jazz is a comedy and music film directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. A music student is expeled from school because he loves jazz, a kind of music that represents the US capitalism. He hires two street musicians to form a dixie band, and goes from one city to another trying to gain fame.

Who’s in it. We're from Jazz stars Igor Sklyar as Kostya Ivanov, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy as Stepan Grushko, Nikolai Averyushkin as Zhura Ryabov and Pyotr Shcherbakov as Ivan Bavurin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, We're from Jazz 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 We're from Jazz page.

If you liked it. Fans of We're from Jazz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch We're from Jazz (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for We're from Jazz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is We're from Jazz worth watching?
We're from Jazz holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in We're from Jazz?
We're from Jazz stars Igor Sklyar, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy, Nikolai Averyushkin, Pyotr Shcherbakov and Yelena Tsyplakova.
When was We're from Jazz released?
We're from Jazz was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.