The Overcoat (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1959, The Overcoat is a drama film directed by Aleksey Batalov, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a government clerk who has his precious new overcoat stolen. No-one seems willing to help him retrieve his prized possession, a fact that continues to concern him even when he is beyond the grave.
Who’s in it. The Overcoat stars Rolan Bykov as Акакий Акакиевич, Yuriy Tolubeev as Портной, Nina Urgant as Проститутка and Elena Ponsova as домовладелица, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Overcoat 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 Overcoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Overcoat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Overcoat (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Overcoat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Overcoat worth watching?
- The Overcoat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat stars Rolan Bykov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Nina Urgant, Elena Ponsova and Georgiy Teykh.
- When was The Overcoat released?
- The Overcoat was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.