Shugaley (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2020, Shugaley is an action and adventure film directed by Denis Neimand, running about 90 minutes. “Only real events” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This story is not a figment of the scriptwriters’ imagination; these are real living facts. New Russian action movie Shugaley is a story about the war that is going on today. The film is based on real events taking place in Libya today. Two Russian social scientists, Maxim Shugaley and Samir Seifan, are invited to the conflict-torn country to carry out a public opinion research. In the course of their work, they come over the information, that would be damaging to the puppet government if made public. Russians are kidnapped and tortured in a private prison for more than a year. The situation cannot be resolved peacefully, so the Russian side is preparing a rescue operation. Premiere date - end of april 2020
Who’s in it. Shugaley stars Kirill Poluhin as Shugaley, Oleg Abalyan as Samer, Sergey Yatsenyuk as Alexandr and Oleg Metelev as marshal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shugaley 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 Shugaley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shugaley 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 Shugaley (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shugaley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shugaley worth watching?
- Shugaley holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shugaley?
- Shugaley stars Kirill Poluhin, Oleg Abalyan, Sergey Yatsenyuk, Oleg Metelev and Khaled Houissa.
- When was Shugaley released?
- Shugaley was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.