Azazel (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, Azazel is an action, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Aleksandr Adabashyan, running about 208 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Boris Akunin's novel 'Azazel' (English title 'The Winter Queen') set in Moscow in 1876. The novel started a long series quite popular in Russia. In 'Azazel' a young police officer - Erast Fandorin - investigates an odd suicide of some rich young man and finds a complex conspiracy, trying to take over most European countries - from Britain to Ottoman Empire - with the best intentions, of course.
Who’s in it. Azazel stars Ilya Noskov as Эраст Петрович Фандорин, Marina Aleksandrova as Лиза Эверт-Колокольцева, Ewa Szykulska as Эмма Пфуль and Larisa Borushko as Амалия Казимировна Бежецкая, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Azazel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Azazel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azazel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Azazel (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azazel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azazel worth watching?
- Azazel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azazel?
- Azazel stars Ilya Noskov, Marina Aleksandrova, Ewa Szykulska, Larisa Borushko and Marina Neyolova.
- When was Azazel released?
- Azazel was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 208 minutes.