# Where to watch Subject for a Short Story (1969) in the UK

> Subject for a Short Story (1969) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1969  
**Runtime:** 82 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T09:47:39.917Z)  

## Synopsis

The film tells about Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. October 17, 1896. On the facade of the Alexandrinsky Theater — a poster about the premiere of "The Seagull". A few hours are left before the performance. Chekhov and his sister Masha are expecting Lika Mizinova from Moscow station to arrive from Moscow. Chekhov is alarmed by the upcoming premiere, excited by the meeting with love, which never took place. Memories of acquaintance with Lika, of the experiences caused by the rude scolding of newspaper men who predicted the young writer the inglorious "death under the fence", about the unexpected decision for everyone to go to Sakhalin...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Subject for a Short Story in the UK?**

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## Sources

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