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Dovlatov

5.920182h 6mMovieDrama

Dovlatov charts six days in the life of a brilliant, ironic writer who saw far beyond the rigid limits of 70s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov fought to preserve his own talent and decency with poet and writer Joseph Brodsky, while watching…

DirectorAleksei German Jr.
WritersAleksei German Jr.·Yuliya Tupikina
ProducersDariusz Jabłoński·Violetta Kamińska

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aleksei German Jr.

MMMilan Marić
Milan Marić
Sergei Dovlatov
DKDanila Kozlovsky
Danila Kozlovsky
David
HSHelena Sujecka
Helena Sujecka
Elena Dovlatova
EGEva Gerr
Eva Gerr
Katya Dovlatova
ABArthur Beschastny
Arthur Beschastny
Iosif Brodskiy
ASAnton Shagin
Anton Shagin
Anton Kuznetsov
SKSvetlana Khodchenkova
Svetlana Khodchenkova
Actress - Dovlatov's friend
ELElena Lyadova
Elena Lyadova
Young editor
IMIgor Mityushkin
Igor Mityushkin
Sholom Shvarts - artist
PGPiotr Gąsowski
Piotr Gąsowski
Semyon Aleksandrovich
TOTamara Oganesyan
Tamara Oganesyan
Nora Dovlatova - Sergei Dovlatov mother
AEAnna Ekaterininskaya
Anna Ekaterininskaya
Deputy director of the plant

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Dovlatov — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dovlatov?

Dovlatov is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is Dovlatov on Netflix?

Yes — Dovlatov is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is Dovlatov on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dovlatov isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Dovlatov for free?

Dovlatov is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Dovlatov based on a true story?

Yes — Dovlatov is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).