Marriage (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, Marriage is a comedy film directed by Vitali Melnikov, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the comedy of the same name by Nikolai Gogol. Succumbing to the persuasion of his friend Kochkaryov, a middle-aged court adviser Podkolyosin wooed to the overripe girl Agafya Tikhonovna, a merchant's daughter. At the very last moment, having gone through a painful period of matchmaking, and bringing the matter to a wedding, indecisive grief — the groom escapes from under the crown, jumping into the window...
Who’s in it. Marriage stars Svetlana Kryuchkova as Agafya Tikhonovna, Aleksey Petrenko as Podkolyosin, Oleg Borisov as Kochkaryov and Vladislav Strzhelchik as Yaichnitsa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Marriage sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marriage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marriage (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marriage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marriage worth watching?
- Marriage holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marriage?
- Marriage stars Svetlana Kryuchkova, Aleksey Petrenko, Oleg Borisov, Vladislav Strzhelchik and Boryslav Brondukov.
- When was Marriage released?
- Marriage was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.