The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
1992, Russian. Directed by Aleksandr Petrov.
An animated short film based on the 1877 short story written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing to live for in the world, and is therefore determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl changes his mind.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 2 October 1992
- Original title
- Сон смешного человека
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Aleksandr Petrov
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What The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is based on
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is based on The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
1877
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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The Dream of a Ridiculous Man: quick answers
Is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does The Dream of a Ridiculous Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dream of a Ridiculous Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dream of a Ridiculous Man yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man on?
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1992. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?
If you liked The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, try Canvas, Waking Life, DC Showcase: Death.
Who directed The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1992) was directed by Aleksandr Petrov and stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy.
What is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man based on?
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is based on The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.