State Funeral (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2019, State Funeral is a history and documentary film directed by Sergei Loznitsa, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. The enigma of the personality cult is revealed in the grand spectacle of Stalin’s funeral. The film is based on unique archive footage, shot in the USSR on March 5 - 9, 1953, when the country mourned and buried Joseph Stalin.
Who’s in it. State Funeral stars Joseph Stalin as Self (archive footage), Nikita Khrushchev as Self (archive footage), Lavrentiy Beria as Self (archive footage) and Vyacheslav Molotov as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, State Funeral has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch State Funeral page.
If you liked it. Fans of State Funeral tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State Funeral (2019)?
- In US, State Funeral is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is State Funeral worth watching?
- State Funeral holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in State Funeral?
- State Funeral stars Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Lavrentiy Beria, Vyacheslav Molotov and Georgi Malenkov.
- When was State Funeral released?
- State Funeral was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.