The Ascent (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1977, The Ascent is a drama and war film directed by Larisa Shepitko, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Soviet partisans leave their starving band to get supplies from a nearby farm. The Germans have reached the farm first, so the pair must go on a journey deep into occupied territory, a voyage that will also take them deep into their souls.
Who’s in it. The Ascent stars Boris Plotnikov as Sotnikov, Vladimir Gostyukhin as Rybak, Sergey Yakovlev as Village Elder and Lyudmila Polyakova as Demchikha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Ascent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ascent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ascent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ascent (1977)?
- In US, The Ascent is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ascent worth watching?
- The Ascent holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ascent?
- The Ascent stars Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Sergey Yakovlev, Lyudmila Polyakova and Viktoriya Goldentul.
- When was The Ascent released?
- The Ascent was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.