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The Russian Five

2018Movie1 h 49 minNR

84
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome documentary movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

The story of the five Russian hockey stars who helped the Detroit Red Wings win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and created one of the most memorable chapters in Motor City sports history.

Feels like

  • Sports Documentary
  • Hockey History
  • Cold War Era
  • Inspirational Story
  • Team Dynamics
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Underdog Story

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Riehl
Produced by
John Dean

Everyone

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Facts

April 11, 2018 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
April 11, 2018
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$485,049
Available in
9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Russian Five?"

Questions about The Russian Five

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Russian Five?

In the United States, The Russian Five streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Mometu, 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 5 other countries.

Is The Russian Five worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Russian Five okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Russian Five?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Russian Five?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.