Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Igor Zaytsev, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. The hunt for imperial gold continues. A priceless scepter, a treasure that could secure a worry-free life in sunny Rio de Janeiro for Ibrahim Bender and his young apprentice Ostap, has slipped from under their noses and ended up in possession of Nestor Makhno, an anarchist army commander. Makhno is convinced that the scepter is one of many imperial relics hidden in the area. With mafia, partisans, and officers of the Red and White armies all determined to get their hands on the fabled gold cache, Ostap and his mentor Ibrahim must surpass their own brilliance to outmaneuver their rivals and snatch the prize. And with Ostap’s beloved fair maiden losing her trust in him, he must do everything in his power to win her back and stop her from marrying another man.

Who’s in it. Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold stars Sergey Bezrukov as Ibrahim Suleiman Berta-Maria Bender-bay, Aram Vardevanyan, Olexander Tsekalo and Yuliya Rutberg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold 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 Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ostap Bender. The Empire's Gold 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.