The Heron and the Crane
1974, Russian. Directed by Yuri Norstein.
Animated short about a love between a heron and a crane.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Heron and the Crane
The Heron and the Crane is streaming on Klassiki in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1974
- Original title
- Цапля и журавль
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Vladimir Dal, Yuri Norstein, Roman Kachanov
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What The Heron and the Crane is based on
The Heron and the Crane is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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The Heron and the Crane: quick answers
Is The Heron and the Crane worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heron and the Crane?
The Heron and the Crane runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does The Heron and the Crane have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heron and the Crane. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heron and the Crane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Heron and the Crane yet.
Which OTT platform is The Heron and the Crane on?
The Heron and the Crane is streaming on Klassiki in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heron and the Crane?
If you liked The Heron and the Crane, try The Little Matchgirl, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, The Wise Little Hen.
Who directed The Heron and the Crane?
The Heron and the Crane (1974) was directed by Yuri Norstein and stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy.
What is The Heron and the Crane based on?
The Heron and the Crane is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.