Assassin of the Tsar fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, the mind, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Assassin of the Tsar is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and dark humor.
History, the mind, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, the mind, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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Obsessed with the past. Condemned to repeat it.
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Assassin of the Tsar is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Cineverse, and Midnight Pulp. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, 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 60/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 38 min
Assassin of the Tsar runs 1 h 38 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia, United Kingdom.
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