The Trotsky (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, The Trotsky is a comedy film directed by Jacob Tierney, running about 120 minutes. “The revolution begins in high school” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers can claim to be the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, Leon Trotsky. When his father sends Leon to public school as punishment for starting a hunger strike at Papa's clothing factory, Leon quickly lends new meaning to the term 'student union', determined as he is to live out his pre-ordained destiny to the fullest and change the world.
Who’s in it. The Trotsky stars Jay Baruchel as Leon, Emily Hampshire as Alexandra Leith, Geneviève Bujold as Denise Archambault and Colm Feore as Principal Berkhoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Trotsky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trotsky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trotsky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trotsky (2010)?
- In US, The Trotsky is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trotsky worth watching?
- The Trotsky holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trotsky?
- The Trotsky stars Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Geneviève Bujold, Colm Feore and Jessica Paré.
- When was The Trotsky released?
- The Trotsky was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.