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The Steamroller and the Violin

7.1196146mPGMovieDrama

Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.

DirectorAndrei Tarkovsky
WritersAndrei Konchalovsky·Andrei Tarkovsky

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

IFIgor Fomchenko
Igor Fomchenko
Sasha
VZVladimir Zamanskiy
Vladimir Zamanskiy
Sergei
MA
Marina Adzhubei
Girl in Pink
YB
Yuri Brusser
Yura Brusser
VB
Vyacheslav Borisov
Slava Borisov
LSLyudmila Semyonova
Lyudmila Semyonova
teacher
TPTanya Prokhorova
Tanya Prokhorova
Neighbor
NANatalya Arkhangelskaya
Natalya Arkhangelskaya
MFMarina Figner
Marina Figner
AMAntonina Maksimova
Antonina Maksimova
Sasha's mother
AIAlexander Ilin
Alexander Ilin

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The Steamroller and the Violin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Steamroller and the Violin?

The Steamroller and the Violin is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Steamroller and the Violin on Netflix?

No, The Steamroller and the Violin is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Steamroller and the Violin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Steamroller and the Violin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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The Steamroller and the Violin is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.