Dovlatov
2018, Russian. Directed by Aleksei German Jr..
Dovlatov charts six days in the life of a brilliant, ironic writer who saw far beyond the rigid limits of 70s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov fought to preserve his own talent and decency with poet and writer Joseph Brodsky, while watching his artist friends got crushed by the iron-willed state machinery.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Dovlatov is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Aleksei German Jr.Director
- Milan MarićSergei Dovlatov
- Danila KozlovskyDavid
- Helena SujeckaElena Dovlatova
- Eva GerrKatya Dovlatova
- Arthur BeschastnyIosif Brodskiy
- Anton ShaginAnton Kuznetsov
- Svetlana KhodchenkovaActress - Dovlatov's friend
- Elena LyadovaYoung editor
- Igor MityushkinSholom Shvarts - artist
- Piotr GąsowskiSemyon Aleksandrovich
- Tamara OganesyanNora Dovlatova - Sergei Dovlatov mother
- Anna EkaterininskayaDeputy director of the plant
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2018
- Original title
- Довлатов
- Country
- Poland, Russia, Serbia
- Written by
- Yuliya Tupikina, Aleksei German Jr.
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Dovlatov: quick answers
Is Dovlatov worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dovlatov?
Dovlatov runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Dovlatov have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dovlatov. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dovlatov parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Dovlatov on?
Dovlatov is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dovlatov?
If you liked Dovlatov, try The Most Hated Woman in America, Vysotsky: Thank You For Being Alive, Lev Yashin. The Dream Goalkeeper.
Who directed Dovlatov?
Dovlatov (2018) was directed by Aleksei German Jr. and stars Milan Marić, Danila Kozlovsky, Helena Sujecka.