Patient No. 1 (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2023, Patient No. 1 is a notable film.
What it’s about. The end of the Soviet empire. The General Secretary lies in the government clinic. He is old and frail, but has a tight grip on power. "The power is only taken, it is never given away," he repeats. And it is convenient for both the elites and the secret services -- while the "body" is alive, various groups are scoring their political points. The General Secretary is "sentenced to life". A young nurse Sasha looks after him. Small, fragile and invisible, she bears a heavy burden of responsibility for the life of the country's top official. Meanwhile, the old man is waging a war in Afghanistan, has a nuclear button and can take the entire world to the grave with him.
Who’s in it. Patient No. 1 stars Irina Kupchenko as Mat Sashi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Patient No. 1 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patient No. 1 page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patient No. 1 (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Patient No. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Patient No. 1 worth watching?
- Patient No. 1 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patient No. 1?
- Patient No. 1 stars Irina Kupchenko.
- When was Patient No. 1 released?
- Patient No. 1 was released in 2023.