Spinning Boris (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2003, Spinning Boris is a comedy and drama film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. Russian political elite hires American consultants to help with President Yeltsin's re-election campaign when his approval rating is down to single digits.

Who’s in it. Spinning Boris stars Jeff Goldblum as George Gorton, Anthony LaPaglia as Dick Dresner, Liev Schreiber as Joe Shumate and Boris Lee Krutonog as Felix Braynin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Spinning Boris has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spinning Boris page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spinning Boris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spinning Boris (2003)?
In US, Spinning Boris is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Spinning Boris worth watching?
Spinning Boris holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spinning Boris?
Spinning Boris stars Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia, Liev Schreiber, Boris Lee Krutonog and Svetlana Efremova.
When was Spinning Boris released?
Spinning Boris was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.