A Nest of Gentry (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, A Nest of Gentry is a drama and romance film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by Russian writer Ivan Turgenev. The film portrays the life of Russian landed gentry in the 1840s. After a long travel in Europe, nobleman Lavretsky returns back home. Everything in his estate is so familiar and dear to his heart. On his first visit to his neighbors, the Kalitins, he meets Lisa. He forgets his wife, left in Paris, forgets all his past. He desires only one thing – to always be with Lisa who is so unlike the women he used to know.
Who’s in it. A Nest of Gentry stars Irina Kupchenko as Liza, Leonid Kulagin as Lavretsky, Beata Tyszkiewicz as Varvara Pavlovna and Tamara Chernova as Maria Dmitriyevna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Nest of Gentry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Nest of Gentry page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Nest of Gentry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Nest of Gentry (1969)?
- In US, A Nest of Gentry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Nest of Gentry worth watching?
- A Nest of Gentry holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Nest of Gentry?
- A Nest of Gentry stars Irina Kupchenko, Leonid Kulagin, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Tamara Chernova and Viktor Sergachyov.
- When was A Nest of Gentry released?
- A Nest of Gentry was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.