The Russian Revolution (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, The Russian Revolution is a history and documentary film directed by Cal Seville, running about 47 minutes. “How Lenin seized control of Russia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starting in 1881 this film shows the personal battle between Lenin's Ulyanov family and the royal Romanovs that eventually led to the Russian revolution.
Who’s in it. The Russian Revolution stars Vladimir Lenin as Self (archive footage) and Jonathan Kydd as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Russian Revolution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russian Revolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Russian Revolution tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Russian Revolution (2017)?
- In US, The Russian Revolution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Russian Revolution worth watching?
- The Russian Revolution holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Russian Revolution?
- The Russian Revolution stars Vladimir Lenin and Jonathan Kydd.
- When was The Russian Revolution released?
- The Russian Revolution was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.