The Wizard of the Kremlin fingerprintMasterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Plenty of satire and sharp wit
Politics, everyday modern life, and a real life story
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and editing
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is nerve-racking and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Plenty of satire and sharp wit
Expect plenty of satire and sharp wit.
Politics, everyday modern life, and a real life story
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around politics, everyday modern life, and a real life story. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, direction, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and editing
Look and sound: the cinematography and editing stand out.
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The Wizard of the Kremlin is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
2 h 16 min
The Wizard of the Kremlin runs 2 h 16 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see The Wizard of the Kremlin much the same way.
It was made in French, with some English, Russian. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.
+21GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wizard of the Kremlin in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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