Polikushka
1922, RU. Directed by Aleksandr Sanin.
"Polikushka" was the only film directed by Aleksandr Sanin, one of Moscow Art Academic Theatre's founders, and is based on Lev Tolstoy's homonym short story. In spite the many differences between the literary oeuvre and its film adaptation it is a remarkable work that is outstanding for its depiction of the cruel realities of Russian society -the harsh life condition of its main character and his family in contrast to the wealth of his mistress;
- Runtime
- 0h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Polikushka
Polikushka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1922.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Aleksandr SaninDirector
- Ivan MoskvinPolikey
- Vera PashennayaAkulina, Polikey's wife
- Yevgeniya RayevskayaMistress
- Varvara BulgakovaMistress's niece
- Sergei AidarovClerk
- Dmitry GundurovGardener
- Sergei GolovinDutlov
- Aleksandr IstominIlyukha, Dutlov's cousin
- Nikolai ZnamenskiyBarkeeper
- Varvara MassalitinovaCarpenter's wife
- Nikolay KostromskoyAlyokha
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1922
- Original title
- Поликушка
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Fyodor Otsep, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Efros
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Polikushka is based on
Polikushka is based on Polikushka (1893) by Leo Tolstoy.
1893
Polikushka
By Leo Tolstoy
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Polikushka
F.I.S.T.
1978 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Visit
1964 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sergio
2020 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hardball
2001 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Farming
2018 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mindwalk
1991 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
El Chicano
2019 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Kindness of Strangers
2019 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fast Girls
2012 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gigi & Nate
2022 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Polikushka: quick answers
Is Polikushka worth watching?
Polikushka doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Polikushka?
Polikushka runs 42 minutes (0h 42m).
Does Polikushka have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Polikushka. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Polikushka parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Polikushka yet.
Which OTT platform is Polikushka on?
Polikushka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1922. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Polikushka?
If you liked Polikushka, try F.I.S.T., The Visit, Sergio.
Who directed Polikushka?
Polikushka (1922) was directed by Aleksandr Sanin and stars Ivan Moskvin, Vera Pashennaya, Yevgeniya Rayevskaya.
What is Polikushka based on?
Polikushka is based on Polikushka (1893) by Leo Tolstoy.