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Khrustalyov, My Car!

1999·Movie
2h 27min

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Stunning style, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Complexity10
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Sound Centrality10

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Military doctor General Klenski is arrested in Stalin's Russia in 1953 during an anti-Semitic political campaign accused of being a participant in so-called "doctors' plot".
Grotesque MasterpieceLate StalinismChaotic RealismNightmarish AtmosphereAleksei GermanDense SoundscapeComplex NarrativeDeeply BleakHistorical Satire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Khrustalyov, My Car!

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Where can I stream Khrustalyov, My Car! legally?

Khrustalyov, My Car! is included with a subscription to Klassiki and ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Khrustalyov, My Car! worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Khrustalyov, My Car! rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Khrustalyov, My Car!?

2 h 27 min

Khrustalyov, My Car! runs 2 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Khrustalyov, My Car!?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Khrustalyov, My Car! higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Khrustalyov, My Car! in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia, France.

In how many countries can I watch Khrustalyov, My Car!?

7BECAFRGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Khrustalyov, My Car! in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.