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Little Vera

1988Movie2 h 8 min

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%74%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Vera is a troubled teenager fresh out of school feeling trapped in her provincial port town during the turbulent times of perestroika. Her days and nights are filled with drinking, sex, and family dysfunction.

Feels like

  • Late-Soviet Era
  • Social Realism
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Provincial Life
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Rebellious Youth
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Sexual Liberation
  • Perestroika Era

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Vasili Pichul
Written by
Mariya Khmelik
Produced by
V. Stolika, Yuriy Prober, Konstantin Losev
Music by
Vladimir Matetsky

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Facts

October 1, 1988 · 2 h 8 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 1, 1988
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Vera?"

Questions about Little Vera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Vera?

PhiloFandorFawesomeKlassikiCineverseXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Little Vera streams on Philo, Fandor, and Klassiki, and it is free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Little Vera worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Little Vera good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Little Vera?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Little Vera in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.