Red Monarch (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, Red Monarch is a comedy film directed by Jack Gold, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"
Who’s in it. Red Monarch stars Colin Blakely as Stalin, David Suchet as Beria, Carroll Baker as Ellen Brown and Nigel Stock as Molotov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Monarch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Monarch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Monarch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Monarch (1983)?
- In US, Red Monarch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Monarch worth watching?
- Red Monarch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Monarch?
- Red Monarch stars Colin Blakely, David Suchet, Carroll Baker, Nigel Stock and Ian Hogg.
- When was Red Monarch released?
- Red Monarch was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.