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The Cranes Are Flying streaming guide
Streaming info last updated: November 2, 2026
The Cranes Are Flying (1957) is a drama, romance, and war movie from the Soviet Union. In the US, it’s available on The Roku Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, and Darkroom.
The easiest way to stream the movie is with a subscription to Criterion Channel. On a budget? You can watch it for free (usually with ads) on The Roku Channel, Darkroom, or Artiflix. For current subscription, rental, and purchase options and each platform’s direct “Watch” link, see the Where to Watch in the US section above. izlebunu hosts no content; it sends you straight to the streaming platform.
- FreeThe Roku Channel, Darkroom, Artiflix
- SubscriptionCriterion Channel
- GenreDrama, Romance, War
- OriginSoviet Union · 1957
Plot
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
Cast
Tatyana SamoylovaVeronika
Aleksey BatalovBoris
Vasili MerkuryevFyodor Ivanovich
Aleksandr ShvorinMark
Svetlana KharitonovaIrina
Konstantin KadochnikovVolodya
Valentin ZubkovStepan
Antonina BogdanovaGrandmother
Boris KokovkinChernov
Ekaterina KupriyanovaAnna Mikhaylovna
Valentina AnaninaLyuba
Valentina VladimirovaWoman SoldierFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying is available in the US on The Roku Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and Artiflix. You’ll find each platform’s current options and “Watch” links in the “Where to Watch in the US” section on this page.
Is The Cranes Are Flying available with English subtitles or dubbing?
Audio and subtitle options for The Cranes Are Flying depend on the platform. US streaming services usually offer English subtitles, and many foreign-language titles also have an English dub.
Where can I watch The Cranes Are Flying with English subtitles?
The Cranes Are Flying is available in the US on The Roku Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and Artiflix. These platforms usually offer English subtitles for foreign-language titles; turn them on in the player’s subtitle (CC) menu.
Is there an English dub of The Cranes Are Flying?
That depends on the platform. If The Roku Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, or Artiflix offers an English dub, you can pick it from the player’s audio/language menu.
Which subscription includes The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying is included with a subscription to Criterion Channel, so subscribers can watch it at no extra cost.
Can I rent or buy The Cranes Are Flying?
Yes. In the US, you can rent or buy The Cranes Are Flying on Fandango At Home.
Can I watch The Cranes Are Flying for free?
Yes. The Cranes Are Flying is currently free to stream in the US (possibly with ads) on The Roku Channel, Darkroom, or Artiflix.
How long is The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying runs about 97 minutes (1h 37m).
What genre is The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying is a drama, romance, and war movie from the Soviet Union.
Who stars in The Cranes Are Flying?
The main cast of The Cranes Are Flying includes Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova, and Konstantin Kadochnikov.
What is the IMDb / TMDB rating of The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying has a TMDB rating of 7.9 out of 10 (487 votes). You can check its current IMDb rating via the IMDb link on this page.
Can I watch The Cranes Are Flying on my phone or smart TV?
Yes. The Roku Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and the other platforms listed above work on iOS and Android, in web browsers, and on most smart TVs, so you can watch The Cranes Are Flying on the device of your choice.
When was The Cranes Are Flying released?
The Cranes Are Flying was released in 1957.
