Connected (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2025, Connected is a documentary film directed by Vera Krichevskaya, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The film chronicles the final journey of 88-year-old Russian former top-secret scientist and philanthropist Dmitriy Zimin, alongside his longtime American friend Augie Fabela, acting US police officer, before Zimin’s scheduled euthanasia. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions between Putin’s Russia and the USA and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, the film captures the closing scenes of a life and a time of peace. Zimin’s story is an embodiment of the harsh historical cycles that have defined Russia over the past century.
Who’s in it. Connected stars Dmitry Zimin as self, Boris Zimin as self, Oleg Tinkov as self and Elizaveta Osetinskaya as self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Connected has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Connected page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Connected (2025)?
- In US, Connected is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Connected worth watching?
- Connected holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Connected?
- Connected stars Dmitry Zimin, Boris Zimin, Oleg Tinkov, Elizaveta Osetinskaya and Vladimir Putin.
- When was Connected released?
- Connected was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.