Siberian Education (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, Siberian Education is a drama and crime film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, running about 110 minutes. “In the mid-1980s, a Siberian gang leader is exiled to a small town on the Ukrainian border where he teaches his grandson the “honest criminal” code.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood.
Who’s in it. Siberian Education stars John Malkovich as Grandfather Kuzya, Arnas Fedaravicius as Kolyma, Vilius Tumalavicius as Gagarin and Eleanor Tomlinson as Xenya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Siberian Education has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Siberian Education page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siberian Education tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Siberian Education (2013)?
- In US, Siberian Education is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Siberian Education worth watching?
- Siberian Education holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Siberian Education?
- Siberian Education stars John Malkovich, Arnas Fedaravicius, Vilius Tumalavicius, Eleanor Tomlinson and Peter Stormare.
- When was Siberian Education released?
- Siberian Education was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.