---
title: "The Foundling"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-foundling-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 83435
imdb_id: "tt0184823"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Foundling (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-foundling-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1]: Title: The Foundling (1939). Date: 11/18/1939 (SU). Genres: Comedy and Drama. Runtime: 1h 8m. Synopsis: A little girl is lost in Moscow and hits the road making fun (not intentionally) of everybody she meets. She'll be back home soon but she will change the life of at least one man forever...
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Source [4]: Refers to "The Foundling (1940 film)". Russian title: Podkidysh. Genre: comedy drama. Director: Tatyana Lukashevich. Production: Mosfilm. Script: Rina Zelyonaya and Agniya Barto. Release date: 27 January 1940. *Conflict Note: The user asks for "The Foundling" (

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Bloodstream | Darkroom, Bloodstream, Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream, Filmtap | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tatyana Lukashevich
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Veronika Lebedeva** as *Natasha*
- **Faina Ranevskaya** as *Lyalya*
- **Pyotr Repnin** as *Mulya*
- **Rostislav Plyatt** as *Bachelor*
- **Rina Zelyonaya** as *Arisha*
- **Olga Zhizneva** as *Natasha's Mother*
- **Viktor Boyko** as *Alyosha*
- **Viktor Gromov** as *Nina's father*
- **Tatyana Barysheva** as *Dentist*
- **Elya Bykovskaya** as *Nina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Foundling online?
The Foundling is currently available to watch or stream on Bloodstream, Amazon Video, Plex Channel, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Foundling worth watching?
The Foundling holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Foundling and when was it released?
The Foundling is a feature film with a runtime of 68 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Foundling?
The Foundling was directed by Tatyana Lukashevich.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Foundling — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83435)
- [The Foundling (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0184823/fullcredits/)
- [The Foundling (1939) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83435-podkidysh/cast)
- [The Foundling (1940 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Foundling_(1940_film))
- [‎The Foundling (1939) directed by Tatyana Lukashevich ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-foundling/cast/)

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