Welcome to Chechnya (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2020, Welcome to Chechnya is a documentary film directed by David France, running about 107 minutes. “Inside the Russian Republic's deadly war on gays” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Who’s in it. Welcome to Chechnya stars Maxim Lapunov as Self, Olga Baranova as Self, David Isteev as Self and Vladimir Putin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Welcome to Chechnya has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to Chechnya page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to Chechnya (2020)?
- In US, Welcome to Chechnya is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome to Chechnya worth watching?
- Welcome to Chechnya holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome to Chechnya?
- Welcome to Chechnya stars Maxim Lapunov, Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov.