

Cheburashka
1971, Russian. Directed by Roman Kachanov.
Second animation about Gena and Cheburashka. Cheburashka wishes Gena the Crocodile a happy birthday and gives him a toy helicopter as a gift. After meeting some pioneers, they decide to be pioneers themselves. They build a playground for the local children and collect scrap metal, after which they become pioneers.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Cheburashka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 1971.
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Part of a series
Cheburashka and Crocodile Gena: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1971
- Original title
- Чебурашка
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Eduard Uspensky, Roman Kachanov
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Cheburashka: quick answers
What should I watch before Cheburashka?
Watch Gena the Crocodile (1969) first.
What comes after Cheburashka?
Next in the series: Shapoklyak (1974) and Cheburashka Goes to School (1983).
Is Cheburashka worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cheburashka?
Cheburashka runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Does Cheburashka have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cheburashka. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cheburashka parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Cheburashka yet.
Which OTT platform is Cheburashka on?
Cheburashka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cheburashka?
If you liked Cheburashka, try Gena the Crocodile, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll, Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday.
Who directed Cheburashka?
Cheburashka (1971) was directed by Roman Kachanov and stars Vasiliy Livanov, Klara Rumyanova, Tamara Dmitrieva.

