All My Lenins (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1997, All My Lenins is a comedy and thriller film directed by Hardi Volmer, running about 99 minutes. “What is the historical truth? God knows.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Young and active nationalist Aleksander Kesküla makes up his mind to use Lenin, the Bolsheviks' leader, in order to start a revolution in Russia with German money and create a new national state of Estonia in the north-east of Russia. For security reasons, five doubles will be found and trained for Lenin. All of them are finally sent to Russia to instigate the revolution. How will the real Lenin put up with all this?

Who’s in it. All My Lenins stars Viktor Sukhorukov as V. I. Lenin / Vanya, Üllar Saaremäe as Aleksander Kesküla, Andrus Vaarik as Alfred Müller and Indrek Taalmaa as Oskar Elevant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, All My Lenins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All My Lenins page.

If you liked it. Fans of All My Lenins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch All My Lenins (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for All My Lenins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is All My Lenins worth watching?
All My Lenins holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in All My Lenins?
All My Lenins stars Viktor Sukhorukov, Üllar Saaremäe, Andrus Vaarik, Indrek Taalmaa and Peeter Volkonski.
When was All My Lenins released?
All My Lenins was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.