The First Oscar (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, The First Oscar is an action, drama and history film directed by Sergey Mokritsky, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a unique true story, “The First Oscar” tells about the filming of the first Academy Award-winning film from Russia — a documentary titled “Moscow Strikes Back,” shot in the trenches by a dozen student cinematographers in 1942, in the midst of World War II. In Hollywood, producer David Selznick had to stand against his powerful father-in-law Louis B. Mayer to introduce a new award category for Best Documentary and lobby for this new Oscar to be awarded to a film from an “enemy” country.
Who’s in it. The First Oscar stars Tikhon Zhiznevsky as Ivan Mayskiy, Anton Momot, Andrey Merzlikin as Ilya Kopalin and Darya Zhovner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Oscar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Oscar 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 First Oscar (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Oscar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The First Oscar?
- The First Oscar stars Tikhon Zhiznevsky, Anton Momot, Andrey Merzlikin, Darya Zhovner and Nikita Tarasov.
- When was The First Oscar released?
- The First Oscar was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.