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Zerograd

1988Movie1 h 37 min

ComedyMystery
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes86%86%

A gripping, open-ended comedy movie about the mind and society.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Going on a business trip, the hero of the film suddenly finds himself in a fantastic city. It is very similar to our world, only the hidden absurdity of everyday life here has become apparent.

Feels like

  • Surreal Soviet Satire
  • Existential Comedy
  • Bureaucratic Absurdism
  • Kafkaesque Narrative
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Philosophical Allegory
  • Social Critique
  • Black Humor

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Karen Shakhnazarov
Written by
Karen Shakhnazarov, Aleksandr Borodyanskiy
Produced by
Vladimir Klimenko, I. Lubyanskiy, G. Shadykina
Music by
Eduard Artemyev

Everyone

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

Facts

October 1, 1988 · 1 h 37 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 1988
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Zerograd?"

Questions about Zerograd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zerograd?

PhiloKanopyNight Flight+OVIDFandorPlexDarkroomFawesome

In the United States, Zerograd streams on Philo, Night Flight+, OVID, Fandor, and Bloodstream, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Darkroom, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Zerograd worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Will Zerograd make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Zerograd?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for ambiguity.

Is Zerograd in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.