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Leningrad Cowboys Go America

1989Movie1 h 19 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

An eccentric, thrilling comedy movie about show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The Leningrad Cowboys, a group of Siberian musicians, and their manager, travel to America seeking fame and fortune. As they cross the country, trying to get to a wedding in Mexico, they are followed by the village idiot, who wishes to join the band.

Feels like

  • Road Movie
  • Cult Classic
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Finnish Rock Band
  • American Dream
  • Deadpan Humor
  • Musical Journey
  • Eccentric Characters

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Aki Kaurismäki
Written by
Aki Kaurismäki, Mato Valtonen, Sakke Järvenpää
Produced by
Aki Kaurismäki, Katinka Faragó, Klas Olofsson
Music by
Mauri Sumén

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Facts

March 24, 1989 · 1 h 19 min · PG-13

Released
March 24, 1989
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
Finnish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Finland, Sweden
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Ruritania, The Movie, Cool Shades +9

  • Ruritania
  • The Movie
  • Cool Shades
  • Brooklyn Rage
  • Ballad of X
  • Cover Album
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Character Action Title
  • Knows a Guy Who Knows a Guy
  • Blatant Lies
  • Revolving Door Band
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Leningrad Cowboys Go America?"

Questions about Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Leningrad Cowboys Go America?

Criterion

In the United States, Leningrad Cowboys Go America streams on Criterion. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Leningrad Cowboys Go America worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Leningrad Cowboys Go America okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Leningrad Cowboys Go America make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is Leningrad Cowboys Go America in English?

FinnishEnglish

No, it was made in Finnish, with some English.

What tropes does Leningrad Cowboys Go America use?

RuritaniaThe MovieCool ShadesBrooklyn RageBallad of XCover AlbumPrecision F-StrikeCharacter Action TitleKnows a Guy Who Knows a GuyBlatant LiesRevolving Door BandNot Even Bothering with the Accentand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Ruritania, The Movie, and Cool Shades.