Dovlatov
Dovlatov charts six days in the life of a brilliant, ironic writer who saw far beyond the rigid limits of 70s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov fought to preserve his own talent and decency with poet and writer Joseph Brodsky, while watching his artist friends got crushed by the iron-willed state machinery.
Where to watch Dovlatov in United States
Can I watch Dovlatov in United States? Yes — you can stream Dovlatov in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Dovlatov streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | Reserva Imovision |
About Dovlatov
Dovlatov is a 2018 Russian-language drama film directed by Aleksei German Jr.. The cast is led by Milan Marić, Danila Kozlovsky, Helena Sujecka. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Dovlatov was produced by MetraFilms, Art and Pop Corn, and Message Film and made in Poland and Russia. It was released on February 27, 2018.
- Director
- Aleksei German Jr.
- Writers
- Aleksei German Jr., Yuliya Tupikina
- Release date
- February 27, 2018
- Original language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Poland, Russia
- Production
- MetraFilms, Art and Pop Corn, Message Film
Dovlatov cast & crew
Dovlatov was directed by Aleksei German Jr. and written by Aleksei German Jr. and Yuliya Tupikina.
The cast features Milan Marić as Sergei Dovlatov, Danila Kozlovsky as David, Helena Sujecka as Elena Dovlatova, Eva Gerr as Katya Dovlatova, Arthur Beschastny as Iosif Brodskiy, and Anton Shagin as Anton Kuznetsov.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Łukasz Żal and it was produced by Dariusz Jabłoński and Violetta Kamińska.
Is Dovlatov worth watching?
Dovlatov holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 52 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Dovlatov is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dovlatov
Milan Marić
Sergei Dovlatov
Danila Kozlovsky
David
Helena Sujecka
Elena Dovlatova
Eva Gerr
Katya Dovlatova
Arthur Beschastny
Iosif Brodskiy
Anton Shagin
Anton Kuznetsov
Svetlana Khodchenkova
Actress - Dovlatov's friend
Elena Lyadova
Young editor
Igor Mityushkin
Sholom Shvarts - artist
Piotr Gąsowski
Semyon Aleksandrovich
Tamara Oganesyan
Nora Dovlatova - Sergei Dovlatov mother
Anna Ekaterininskaya
Deputy director of the plant
Dovlatov — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dovlatov in United States?
Dovlatov is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Dovlatov on Netflix?
Yes — Dovlatov is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Dovlatov in?
Dovlatov is originally in Russian, with audio tracks including Finnish, Russian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dovlatov?
Dovlatov runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is Dovlatov rated?
It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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