Putin's Witnesses (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Putin's Witnesses is a history and documentary film directed by Vitaly Mansky, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Russian Federation, December 31, 1999. After President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin becomes acting president of the country. From that day and for a year, Vitaly Mansky's camera documented Putin's rise to power. The story of a privileged witness. The harsh explanation of the reason why politics is the art of possibility of achieving the best with the support of many, but also of giving the worst in return.
Who’s in it. Putin's Witnesses stars Vitaly Mansky as Self - Narrator (voice) / (archive footage), Boris Nemtsov as Self - Politician (voice), Vladimir Putin as Self - Politician (archive footage) and Boris Yeltsin as Self - Politician (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Putin's Witnesses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Putin's Witnesses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Putin's Witnesses tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Putin's Witnesses (2018)?
- In US, Putin's Witnesses is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Putin's Witnesses worth watching?
- Putin's Witnesses holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Putin's Witnesses?
- Putin's Witnesses stars Vitaly Mansky, Boris Nemtsov, Vladimir Putin, Boris Yeltsin and Mikhail Gorbachev.
- When was Putin's Witnesses released?
- Putin's Witnesses was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.