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Ivan's Childhood

7.819621h 35mMovieDramaWar

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

DirectorAndrei Tarkovsky
WritersVladimir Bogomolov·Mikhail Papava
ProducerGleb Kuznetsov

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Cast · Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

NBNikolay Burlyaev
Nikolay Burlyaev
Ivan
VZValentin Zubkov
Valentin Zubkov
Kholin
YZYevgeni Zharikov
Yevgeni Zharikov
Galtsev
SKStepan Krylov
Stepan Krylov
Katasonov
MHMykola Hrynko
Mykola Hrynko
Gryaznov
DMDmytro Milyutenko
Dmytro Milyutenko
Old Man
VMValentina Malyavina
Valentina Malyavina
Masha
IRIrma Raush
Irma Raush
Ivan's Mother
AKAndrei Konchalovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky
Soldier with Glasses
ISIvan Savkin
Ivan Savkin
VMVladimir Marenkov
Vladimir Marenkov
VMVera Miturich
Vera Miturich
Girl

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Ivan's Childhood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ivan's Childhood?

Ivan's Childhood is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ivan's Childhood on Netflix?

No, Ivan's Childhood is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Plex.

Is Ivan's Childhood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ivan's Childhood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Ivan's Childhood for free?

Ivan's Childhood is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.