The Mediator (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, The Mediator is an action and science fiction film directed by Vladimir Potapov, running about 219 minutes.
What it’s about. In an ordinary industrial Soviet town, notable only for presence of a radio-telescope, people start behaving strangely, in a robotic manner, while assuming geometry-inspired aliases and organizing into a new hierarchy. The phenomenon spreads via a device of alien origin, called “the mediator”, capable of implanting extraterrestrial minds into human bodies. The aliens are bound by limitations of the terrestrial technology, having to use the means at the disposal of humans to prepare the grounds for the full-scale invasion. With “the mediator" being unable to subdue minds of children, lunatics, geniuses, and rebels, a struggle over the fate of the town and the human civilization ensues.
Who’s in it. The Mediator stars Olesya Sudzilovskaya as Nastya, Andrey Tarasenko as Sergei, Daria Sidorina as Dasha and Denis Chlenov as Zhenya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Mediator 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 The Mediator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mediator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mediator (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mediator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mediator worth watching?
- The Mediator holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mediator?
- The Mediator stars Olesya Sudzilovskaya, Andrey Tarasenko, Daria Sidorina, Denis Chlenov and Ināra Slucka.
- When was The Mediator released?
- The Mediator was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 219 minutes.