Taurus (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, Taurus is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Unfolding over two days in 1924, the film depicts the dying Lenin, world revolutionary and father of the USSR, now powerless and isolated at his Gorki estate. Cared for by his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaia, sister Maniasha, his German doctor and several attendants, Lenin raves about his diminishing faculties, discusses the deaths of great figures (including Marx), rides a car to a picnic in a meadow and ponders his historic legacy.
Who’s in it. Taurus stars Leonid Mozgovoy as Lenin, Mariya Kuznetsova as Krupskaya, Sergei Razhuk as Stalin and Natalya Nikulenko as sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Taurus 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 Taurus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taurus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taurus (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taurus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taurus worth watching?
- Taurus holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taurus?
- Taurus stars Leonid Mozgovoy, Mariya Kuznetsova, Sergei Razhuk, Natalya Nikulenko and Lev Eliseev.