Andrei Rublev (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1966, Andrei Rublev is a drama and history film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.
Who’s in it. Andrei Rublev stars Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Andrei Rublev, Ivan Lapikov as Kirill, Nikolay Grinko as Daniil Chornyy and Nikolai Sergeyev as Feofan Grek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Andrei Rublev sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Andrei Rublev page.
If you liked it. Fans of Andrei Rublev tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Andrei Rublev (1966)?
- In US, Andrei Rublev is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Andrei Rublev worth watching?
- Andrei Rublev holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Andrei Rublev?
- Andrei Rublev stars Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolai Sergeyev and Irma Raush.
- When was Andrei Rublev released?
- Andrei Rublev was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.