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The Russian Bride (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 9

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Released in 2001, The Russian Bride is a crime and drama series.

What it’s about. Christopher, a middle-aged man who is obsessed with repairing old radios, marries the Russian bride Natasha. She comes to live with him and his mother Dora in his London house. Dora instigated the marriage in order to have someone look after her son when she dies. Natasha is bored as Christopher takes no sexual interest in her, and she is treated as a servant. Eddie, an out-of-work actor, stirs up the household when he befriends Christopher and Dora, in order to seduce Natasha.

Who’s in it. The Russian Bride stars Lia Williams as Natash Cherniavskaya, Sheila Hancock as Dora Blossom, Douglas Hodge as Eddie Brennan and Alex Giannini as DC Cork, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Russian Bride 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 The Russian Bride page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Russian Bride tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Russian Bride (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Russian Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Russian Bride worth watching?
The Russian Bride holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Russian Bride?
The Russian Bride stars Lia Williams, Sheila Hancock, Douglas Hodge, Alex Giannini and Hugh Hayes.
When was The Russian Bride released?
The Russian Bride was released in 2001.