Stalin's Daughter (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, Stalin's Daughter is a history and documentary film directed by Jobst Knigge, running about 53 minutes. “Escaping the shadow of her father” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
Who’s in it. Stalin's Daughter stars Svetlana Alliluyeva as Self, Joseph Stalin as (archive footage), Marfa Peshkova as Self/Maxim Gorky's Granddaughter and Aleksandr Burdonski as Self/Joseph Stalin's Grandchild, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Stalin's Daughter 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 Stalin's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stalin's Daughter tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stalin's Daughter (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stalin's Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stalin's Daughter worth watching?
- Stalin's Daughter holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Stalin's Daughter?
- Stalin's Daughter stars Svetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin, Marfa Peshkova, Aleksandr Burdonski and Olga Trifonova.
- When was Stalin's Daughter released?
- Stalin's Daughter was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.