Little Odessa (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, Little Odessa is a drama and crime film directed by James Gray, running about 98 minutes. “Brothers in blood. Partners in crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Long separated from his Russian family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
Who’s in it. Little Odessa stars Tim Roth as Joshua Shapira, Edward Furlong as Reuben Shapira, Moira Kelly as Alla Shustervich and Vanessa Redgrave as Irina Shapira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Little Odessa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Odessa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Odessa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Odessa (1994)?
- In US, Little Odessa is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Odessa worth watching?
- Little Odessa holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Odessa?
- Little Odessa stars Tim Roth, Edward Furlong, Moira Kelly, Vanessa Redgrave and Maximilian Schell.
- When was Little Odessa released?
- Little Odessa was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.