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The Inner Circle

1992Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

DramaHistory
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes50%78%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes50%78%

Summary

Life changes for a Moscow worker when he's made Stalin's personal film projectionist but cannot tell his bride.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Andrei Konchalovsky
Written by
Andrei Konchalovsky, Anatoly Usov
Produced by
Claudio Bonivento
Music by
Eduard Artemyev

Everyone

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

Facts

February 28, 1992 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
February 28, 1992
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Italy, Russia, United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Karma Houdini Warranty, Bittersweet Ending, Public Domain Soundtrack +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Inner Circle?"

Questions about The Inner Circle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Inner Circle?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Inner Circle worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Inner Circle okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Inner Circle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Inner Circle use?

Karma Houdini WarrantyBittersweet EndingPublic Domain SoundtrackFaux Affably EvilThe AlcoholicThe Movie BuffGenius DitzBased on a True StoryCrapsack WorldDid We Just Have Tea with Cthulhu?Nice GuyDriven to Suicideand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Karma Houdini Warranty, Bittersweet Ending, and Public Domain Soundtrack.