Putin's Spies (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2025, Putin's Spies is a documentary film directed by Stefan Eberlein, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Never before in Russian history has the Russian domestic intelligence services been more powerful than today. The FSB is a murky organisation that can ruin people’s lives who are deemed enemies of the Russian state and even commit murder on behalf of the Kremlin. Four people in exile open up about their experiences with the FSB.
Who’s in it. Putin's Spies stars Nika Nikulshina as Self, Petr Verzilov as Self, Alexey Shmatko as Self and Kevin Lik as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Putin's Spies sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Putin's Spies page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Putin's Spies (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Putin's Spies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Putin's Spies worth watching?
- Putin's Spies holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Putin's Spies?
- Putin's Spies stars Nika Nikulshina, Petr Verzilov, Alexey Shmatko, Kevin Lik and Andrei Soldatov.
- When was Putin's Spies released?
- Putin's Spies was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.