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The Wizard of the Kremlin

2026Movie2 h 16 minR

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic565.5Rotten Tomatoes44%47%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama movie about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence.

In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Biographical Drama
  • Authoritarian Rise
  • Historical Fiction
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Dark Humor
  • Power Dynamics
  • Cinematic Biopic
  • Provocative Narrative

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Olivier Assayas
Written by
Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère, Giuliano da Empoli
Produced by
Olivier Delbosc, Sidonie Dumas
Music by
Nicolas Fioraso, Nicolas Moreau, Sarah Lelu

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Facts

January 21, 2026 · 2 h 16 min · R

Released
January 21, 2026
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Russian
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$8 million
Available in
35 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wizard of the Kremlin?"

Questions about The Wizard of the Kremlin

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Where can I stream The Wizard of the Kremlin?

Hulu

In the United States, The Wizard of the Kremlin streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Wizard of the Kremlin worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 56).

Will I feel good after watching The Wizard of the Kremlin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Wizard of the Kremlin make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Wizard of the Kremlin in English?

FrenchEnglishRussian

No, it was made in French, with some English and Russian.