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Lady with the Dog

1960Movie1 h 23 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

On holiday in Yalta, Muscovite banker Dimitri Gurov contrives to meet a young woman who walks her dog. She’s Anna Sergeyevna, trapped in a loveless marriage to a lackey. He’s unhappy in an arranged marriage. With neither spouse at hand, Dimitri and Anna begin an affair.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Romance
  • Russian Cinema
  • Affairs of the Heart
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow Burn
  • Thoughtful
  • Intimate
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Iosif Kheifits
Written by
Anton Chekhov, Iosif Kheifits
Produced by
Mikhail Gendenshteyn
Music by
Nadezhda Simonyan

Everyone

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Facts

January 28, 1960 · 1 h 23 min · Romance, Drama

Released
January 28, 1960
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Lady with the Dog worth watching?"

Questions about Lady with the Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lady with the Dog worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Lady with the Dog good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lady with the Dog plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lady with the Dog in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.