Kompromat (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2022, Kompromat is a thriller and drama film directed by Jérôme Salle, running about 127 minutes. “An ordinary frenchman trapped by the Russian state” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mathieu, a member of the French institute in Irkutsk, is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities. Imprisoned and accused of sexual abuse on his own daughter, he realises he is a victim of a Kompromat. With the help of the FSB, someone has built up a case to frame him. Isolated, he has no one to turn to. Proving his innocence is impossible: the only solution is to escape.

Who’s in it. Kompromat stars Gilles Lellouche as Mathieu Roussel, Joanna Kulig as Svetlana, Mikhail Gorevoy as Rostov and Sasha Piltsin as Sergey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kompromat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kompromat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kompromat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kompromat (2022)?
In US, Kompromat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kompromat worth watching?
Kompromat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kompromat?
Kompromat stars Gilles Lellouche, Joanna Kulig, Mikhail Gorevoy, Sasha Piltsin and Mikhail Safronov.
When was Kompromat released?
Kompromat was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.