Nostalgia (1983): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Nostalgia
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1983
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Oleg Yankovskiy, Erland Josephson, Domiziana Giordano, Patrizia Terreno, Laura De Marchi

What Nostalgia Is About

Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov journeys through Italy with his interpreter Eugenia to research the life of an 18th-century Russian composer who once lived abroad. Isolated and consumed by an unrelenting longing for his homeland, Andrei becomes drawn to Domenico, a radical mystic obsessed with spiritual redemption. Through austere imagery and extended temporal rhythms, Tarkovsky examines exile, memory, and the profound melancholy of being unable to belong fully to either place or language.

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What is Nostalgia about?

Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov journeys through Italy with his interpreter Eugenia to research the life of an 18th-century Russian composer who once lived abroad. Isolated and consumed by an unrelenting longing for his homeland, Andrei becomes drawn to Domenico, a radical mystic obsessed with spiritual redemption.

Where can I watch Nostalgia?

Nostalgia is available to watch on digital platforms such as Klassiki, Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Nostalgia?

Nostalgia runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).

When did Nostalgia come out?

Nostalgia was released in 1983.

Who directed Nostalgia?

Nostalgia was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

Who stars in Nostalgia?

Nostalgia stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Erland Josephson, Domiziana Giordano, Patrizia Terreno.

What is Nostalgia's rating?

Nostalgia holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.