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Moscow on the Hudson

1984Movie1 h 55 minR

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic677.7Rotten Tomatoes74%59%

A hopeful, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Culture Clash Comedy
  • Immigration Story
  • Character Study
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Romantic Drama
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Social Commentary
  • Found Family

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Paul Mazursky
Written by
Paul Mazursky, Leon Capetanos
Produced by
Paul Mazursky
Music by
David McHugh

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 6, 1984 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
April 6, 1984
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Box office
$25 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Switch to English, Freedom from Choice, Nice Guy +9

  • Switch to English
  • Freedom from Choice
  • Nice Guy
  • Jurisdiction Friction
  • Cultural Posturing
  • Bang, Bang, BANG
  • Newscaster Cameo
  • Fish out of Water
  • Faux Fluency
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Mondegreen Gag
  • Bilingual Bonus

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Moscow on the Hudson?"

Questions about Moscow on the Hudson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moscow on the Hudson?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Moscow on the Hudson streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Moscow on the Hudson worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Moscow on the Hudson okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Moscow on the Hudson make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Moscow on the Hudson good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Switch to English, Freedom from Choice, and Nice Guy.