

One Russian Summer
1973, English. Directed by Antonio Calenda.
It Was a Summer of Love. It Was a Summer of Violent Struggle.
Based on Mikhail Lermontov's novel Vadim, this costume drama, set in Russia during the 1700s, chronicles the battle between a vengeful, anarchic peasant and the tyrannical landowner who killed his mother and father.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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 One Russian Summer
One Russian Summer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Rent
Buy
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1973
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edward Bond, Antonio Calenda, Ugo Pirro
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked One Russian Summer

The Uprising
2026 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Secrets We Keep
2020 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
2022 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Last of the Mohicans
1992 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Firebrand
2024 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Field of Lost Shoes
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Free State of Jones
2016 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Braveheart
1995 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

Fanny Lye Deliver'd
2019 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Russian Summer: quick answers
Is One Russian Summer worth watching?
One Russian Summer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is One Russian Summer?
One Russian Summer runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does One Russian Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Russian Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Russian Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Russian Summer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One Russian Summer on?
One Russian Summer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Russian Summer?
If you liked One Russian Summer, try The Uprising, The Secrets We Keep, Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher.
Who directed One Russian Summer?
One Russian Summer (1973) was directed by Antonio Calenda and stars Oliver Reed, Claudia Cardinale, John McEnery.