From Russia with Rock (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, From Russia with Rock is a music and documentary film directed by Marjaana Mykkänen, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A Finnish documentary about the feelings of a rock generation in the Soviet Union during Gorbachev's regime: the film follows underground bands' rise to publicity, the country's first "official" rock festival called the Moscow Rock Panorama-87 and the rocket-like ascent of Uralian Nautilus Pompilius into the starry sky of Soviet rock. Also appearing: "Аквариум", "Авиа", "Телевизор", "Браво", "Ва Банкъ", "Бригада С", "Новая Коллекция", "Мистер Твистер", "Круиз", "Нюанс", "Альянс", Uriah Heep.
Who’s in it. From Russia with Rock stars Vyacheslav Butusov as himself, Boris Grebenshchikov as himself, Garik Sukachyov as himself and Artemiy Troitskiy as himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, From Russia with Rock 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 From Russia with Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Russia with Rock tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Russia with Rock (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From Russia with Rock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From Russia with Rock worth watching?
- From Russia with Rock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Russia with Rock?
- From Russia with Rock stars Vyacheslav Butusov, Boris Grebenshchikov, Garik Sukachyov, Artemiy Troitskiy and Billy Bragg.
- When was From Russia with Rock released?
- From Russia with Rock was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.