Ivan's Childhood
1962, Russian. Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 9 May 1962
- Original title
- Иваново детство
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Vladimir Bogomolov, Mikhail Papava, Andrei Tarkovsky
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What Ivan's Childhood is based on
Ivan's Childhood is based on Ivan, a short story by Vladimir Bogomolov.
Short story
Ivan
By Vladimir Bogomolov
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Ivan's Childhood: quick answers
Is Ivan's Childhood worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 877 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ivan's Childhood?
Ivan's Childhood runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Ivan's Childhood have a post-credits scene?
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Ivan's Childhood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ivan's Childhood on?
Ivan's Childhood isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ivan's Childhood?
If you liked Ivan's Childhood, try The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Operation Mincemeat, Hope and Glory.
Who directed Ivan's Childhood?
Ivan's Childhood (1962) was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky and stars Nikolay Burlyaev, Valentin Zubkov, Yevgeni Zharikov.
What is Ivan's Childhood based on?
Ivan's Childhood is based on Ivan, a short story by Vladimir Bogomolov.