Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime0h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror
Votes6
DirectorAndrew Birkin
WritersAndrew Birkin, Hector Hugh Munro
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsSredni Vashtar
About Sredni Vashtar
Sredni Vashtar is a 1981 short film, written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin, based on the short story of the same name written by Hector Hugh Munro. The story concerns a slowly dying ten-year-old boy named Conradin, who lives with his strict cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp. Conradin rebels against her and invents a new religion for himself, which centres on idolising a polecat-ferret he calls Sredni Vashtar; a vengeful, merciless god. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Directed by Andrew Birkin, Sredni Vashtar leans on a strong ensemble — Sacha Puttnam, Judy Campbell, Lila Kaye — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
Read More on the BlogYou Might Also Like
More like Sredni Vashtar, picked from what people are watching
5.9Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
2012 5.9
Set in a 19th century village, a young man studying under a local doctor joins a team of hunters on the trail of a wolf-like creature.
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
2012
5.9The Unhealer
2021 5.9
A botched faith healing bestows supernatural Shaman powers on a bullied teenager. When his lifelong tormentors pull a prank that kills someone he loves, he uses his powers for revenge and goes on a bloody rampage to settle the score.
The Unhealer
2021
6.4The Congress
2013 6.4
An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.
The Congress
2013
6.72073
2024 6.7
Inspired by Chris Marker's iconic 1962 featurette La Jetée; the year is 2073—a not-so-distant dystopian future—and the setting is New San Francisco, the scorched-earth tech-dominant police state where democracy and personal freedom have been well and truly obliterated.
2073
2024
6.0The Transfiguration
2016 6.0
When troubled teen Milo, who has a fascination with vampire lore, meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to blur Milo's fantasy into reality.
The Transfiguration
2016
5.9Starve Acre
2024 5.9
When their son starts acting strangely, a couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in the countryside.
Starve Acre
2024
User Reviews
7.2
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.
Guides
What Should I Watch Tonight? How to Decide in 5 Minutes
The average person spends more time scrolling than watching. Here's a 5-minute method to pick tonight's movie or show by mood, not by endless browsing.