---
title: "Ivan's Childhood"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ivan-s-childhood-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31442
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ivan's Childhood (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ivan-s-childhood-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ivan's Childhood is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Tretye Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie, Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young Soviet scout braves enemy lines in a haunting wartime odyssey."

### Why Watch
- Gripping WWII narrative centered on a child scout
- Critically praised, 80% rating on CSFD

### Caveats & Content Note
- The stark wartime depiction can be emotionally intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents a somber, war‑torn atmosphere and is suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: poignant, somber, intense, reflective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ivan-s-childhood-1962#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrei Tarkovsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Tretye Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie, Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nikolay Burlyaev** as *Ivan*
- **Valentin Zubkov** as *Kholin*
- **Yevgeni Zharikov** as *Galtsev*
- **Stepan Krylov** as *Katasonov*
- **Mykola Hrynko** as *Gryaznov*
- **Dmytro Milyutenko** as *Old Man*
- **Valentina Malyavina** as *Masha*
- **Irma Raush** as *Ivan's Mother*
- **Andrei Konchalovsky** as *Soldier with Glasses*
- **Ivan Savkin**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place during World War II, following a Soviet orphan scout behind German lines.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 95 minutes (1 hour 35 minutes).

### Q: When was the film released?
It was produced in 1962 and released in the United States on June 27 1963.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.

### Q: How has the film been received by critics?
It holds an 80% rating on the Czech‑Slovak film database CSFD.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ivan's Childhood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31442)
- [Ivan's Childhood (1962) | Reviews - User's | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/32346-ivan-s-childhood/reviews/)
- [Ivan's Childhood (Modern Trailer) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBj_yleyrLE)
- [Ivan's Childhood: Ivan Urgant and Nikolay Solodnikov (2024…](https://div.cz/film/ivan-s-childhood-ivan-urgant-and-nikolay-solodnikov)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*