Andrei Rublev
Seen it?1966 | 183 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages or Spotlight, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's long: 3 hr 3 min.
- It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$24K worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 295K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
- Anatoliy SolonitsynAndrei Rublev
- Ivan LapikovKirill
- Mykola HrynkoDaniil Chornyy
- Nikolai SergeyevTheophanus the Greek
- Irma RaushGod's Fool
- Nikolay BurlyaevBoriska
- Yuriy NazarovGrand Duke / Minor Duke
- Yuriy NikulinPatrikey
- Rolan BykovBuffoon
- Nikolay GrabbeStepan, Centurion of the Grand Duke