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Ballad of a Hussar

1963Movie1 h 36 min

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and growing up, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A young girl decides to join a Hussar squadron and fight against Napoleon. Dressed as a man, she proves herself an excellent, even heroic soldier, but complications ensue when her real identity is revealed.

Feels like

  • Romantic War Comedy
  • Soviet Classic
  • Gender-Bending Heroine
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • Memorable Musical Score
  • Historical Adventure
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Feel-Good Cinema

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Eldar Ryazanov
Written by
Aleksandr Gladkov
Produced by
Valentin Maslov
Music by
Tikhon Khrennikov

Everyone

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Facts

January 19, 1963 · 1 h 36 min · Comedy, War, History, Romance

Released
January 19, 1963
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Comedy, War, History, Romance
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ballad of a Hussar?"

Questions about Ballad of a Hussar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ballad of a Hussar?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Ballad of a Hussar worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Ballad of a Hussar okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Ballad of a Hussar good for date night?

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

Will Ballad of a Hussar make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Ballad of a Hussar in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.