The Children Play Russian (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, The Children Play Russian is a drama and documentary film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A famous French filmmaker is hired by a major Hollywood producer to make a documentary on the state of post-Cold War Russia. The filmmaker, though, subverts the project by stubbornly remaining in France and casting himself as the title character of Dostoyevsky's "The Idiot," offering up a series of typically Godardian musings on art, politics, the nature of images and the future of cinema.
Who’s in it. The Children Play Russian stars László Szabó as Jack Valenti: The producer, Jean-Luc Godard as The idiot: Prince Mishkin, Bernard Eisenschitz as Harry Blount and André S. Labarthe as Alcide Jolivet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Children Play Russian 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 The Children Play Russian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children Play Russian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children Play Russian (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Children Play Russian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Children Play Russian worth watching?
- The Children Play Russian holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Children Play Russian?
- The Children Play Russian stars László Szabó, Jean-Luc Godard, Bernard Eisenschitz, André S. Labarthe and Bénédicte Loyen.
- When was The Children Play Russian released?
- The Children Play Russian was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.