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Ruslan and Ludmila

1972·Movie
2h 30min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Where to watch

PhiloHooplaNight Flight+OVIDFandor

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Ruslan and Ludmila fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In the midst of the wedding party of Prince Ruslan and Ludmila, daughter of Prince Vladimir, the girl is kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Chernomor and the witch Naina. Three of her past suitors set out, as does Ruslan, to rescue Ludmila.
Soviet Fantasy EpicFairy Tale AdaptationVisual SpectacleNostalgic MagicRomantic QuestWhimsical AdventureHigh-Fantasy World-BuildingClassic FolkloreFamily FriendlyArtistic Direction

Crew

Directed by:
Aleksandr Ptushko, F. Khalikova, A. Zakharov
Written by:
Aleksandr Ptushko, Alexander Pushkin, Samuil Bolotin
Produced by:
Arkadiy Ashkinazi
Composed by:
Igor Urvantsev, Emin Khachaturyan, Minna Blank

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ruslan and Ludmila legally?

PhiloHooplaNight Flight+OVIDFandorEternal FamilyFawesomeMidnight Pulp

Ruslan and Ludmila is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, OVID, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ruslan and Ludmila worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ruslan and Ludmila?

2 h 30 min

Ruslan and Ludmila runs 2 h 30 min.

What language is Ruslan and Ludmila in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Ruslan and Ludmila?

5ATCADEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ruslan and Ludmila in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.