The Cranes Are Flying
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 ChannelCast
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 472 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 472 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Cranes Are Flying from?
The Cranes Are Flying was released in 1957.
