The Overcoat (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1926, The Overcoat is a drama film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet film based on Nikolai Gogol stories "Nevsky Prospekt" and "The Overcoat".
Who’s in it. The Overcoat stars Andrei Kostrichkin as Akakiy Akakievich Bashmachkin, Antonina Yeremeyeva as Heavenly Creature, Sergei Gerasimov as Drunkard and Pyotr Sobolevsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 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 (1926)?
- 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 5.9 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 Andrei Kostrichkin, Antonina Yeremeyeva, Sergei Gerasimov, Pyotr Sobolevsky and Yanina Zhejmo.
- When was The Overcoat released?
- The Overcoat was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.