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Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures

1965Movie1 h 35 min

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The film consists of three independent parts: "Workmate", "Déjà vu" and "Operation Y". The plot follows the adventures of Shurik, the naive and nerdy Soviet student who often gets into ludicrous situations but always finds a way out very neatly.

Feels like

  • Classic Soviet Comedy
  • Episodic Humor
  • Physical Comedy
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Lighthearted Misadventures
  • Iconic Character
  • Endearing Humor
  • Student Life Comedy

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Leonid Gaidai
Written by
Yakov Kostyukovskiy, Moris Slobodskoy, Leonid Gaidai
Produced by
Pyotr Feller
Music by
Aleksandr Zatsepin

Everyone

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Facts

August 16, 1965 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy

Released
August 16, 1965
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures?"

Questions about Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.