The Russians Are Coming (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, The Russians Are Coming is a drama and war film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. It’s the spring of 1945 in a small resort town on the Baltic. Günter is 16 and firmly believes that the Germans will win the war. During the hunt for a forced labourer who is on the run, Günter catches him and watches as he is shot to death. He proudly accepts the award of an Iron Cross before being shipped to the nearby front as part of the last contingent of troops. He is quickly captured by Soviet soldiers, but manages to escape and return home. When the town is occupied by the Red Army, Günter is arrested for the murder of the forced labourer. The film was banned in 1968 before it was completed, and a large portion of the negative was later destroyed.
Who’s in it. The Russians Are Coming stars Gert Krause-Melzer as Günter, Rolf Ludwig as Vater Walcher, Viktor Perevalov as Igor and Peter Bause as deutscher Soldat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Russians Are Coming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russians Are Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Russians Are Coming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Russians Are Coming (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Russians Are Coming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Russians Are Coming worth watching?
- The Russians Are Coming holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Russians Are Coming?
- The Russians Are Coming stars Gert Krause-Melzer, Rolf Ludwig, Viktor Perevalov, Peter Bause and Dorothea Meissner.
- When was The Russians Are Coming released?
- The Russians Are Coming was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.