Clear Skies (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Clear Skies is a drama, war and romance film directed by Grigoriy Chukhray, running about 110 minutes. “The Most Important Motion Picture That Has Ever Come From The Soviet Union” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For many years, Sasha Lvova has been waiting for the return of her lover, pilot Aleksei Astakhov, refusing to believe in his death at the front. And he really returns to her and his son after captivity, but this is a completely different person, rejected by society, expelled from the profession. It is difficult to say how Aleksei’s fate would have been if it hadn’t for Sasha’s love, her ability to survive in the most difficult circumstances.
Who’s in it. Clear Skies stars Nina Drobysheva as Sasha Lvova, Evgeniy Urbanskiy as Aleksei Astakhov, Natalya Kuzmina as Lyusya and Vitaliy Konyaev as Petya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Clear Skies 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 Clear Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clear Skies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clear Skies (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clear Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clear Skies worth watching?
- Clear Skies holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clear Skies?
- Clear Skies stars Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev and Georgiy Kulikov.