Ninotchka (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1939, Ninotchka is a comedy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 110 minutes. “Garbo Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Who’s in it. Ninotchka stars Greta Garbo as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova, Melvyn Douglas as Count Leon d'Algout, Ina Claire as Grand Duchess Swana and Bela Lugosi as Commissar Razinin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ninotchka has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ninotchka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninotchka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ninotchka (1939)?
- In US, Ninotchka is available to 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 Ninotchka worth watching?
- Ninotchka holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ninotchka?
- Ninotchka stars Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi and Sig Ruman.
- When was Ninotchka released?
- Ninotchka was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.