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Moscow on the Hudson

1984·Movie
1h 55min·R
68
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and society

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.

A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
Culture Clash ComedyImmigration StoryCharacter StudyFish-Out-of-WaterRomantic DramaHopeful & Uplifting80s NostalgiaSocial CommentaryFound Family

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Moscow on the Hudson

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Where can I stream Moscow on the Hudson legally?

Moscow on the Hudson is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moscow on the Hudson worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moscow on the Hudson rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Moscow on the Hudson?

1 h 55 min

Moscow on the Hudson runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moscow on the Hudson?

Critics71
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Moscow on the Hudson much the same way.

What language is Moscow on the Hudson in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moscow on the Hudson?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moscow on the Hudson in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Moscow on the Hudson use?

Switch to EnglishFreedom from ChoiceNice GuyJurisdiction FrictionCultural PosturingBang, Bang, BANGNewscaster CameoFish out of WaterFaux FluencyCelebrity ParadoxMondegreen GagBilingual Bonusand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Moscow on the Hudson, including Switch to English, Freedom from Choice, Nice Guy.