The Cranes Are Flying

Name: The Cranes Are Flying
Released: 1957-10-12
Rating: 7.9

7.9/10 (467)

·1957· 97 min

Director: Mikhail Kalatozov

"The compelling story of a girl's impassioned search for happiness."

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Cast

Tatyana Samoylova

Veronika

Aleksey Batalov

Boris

Vasili Merkuryev

Fyodor Ivanovich

Aleksandr Shvorin

Mark

Svetlana Kharitonova

Irina

Konstantin Kadochnikov

Volodya

Valentin Zubkov

Stepan

Antonina Bogdanova

Grandmother

Boris Kokovkin

Chernov

Ekaterina Kupriyanova

Anna Mikhaylovna

Valentina Ananina

Lyuba

Valentina Vladimirova

Woman Soldier

In brief

The Cranes Are Flying (1957) is a drama, romance, war film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 467 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 37min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cranes Are Flying online?

The Cranes Are Flying is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Cranes Are Flying?

The Cranes Are Flying runs 97 minutes (1h 37min).

What rating does The Cranes Are Flying have?

The Cranes Are Flying has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 467 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Cranes Are Flying from?

The Cranes Are Flying was released in 1957.