Back in the USSR (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1992, Back in the USSR is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Deran Sarafian, running about 87 minutes. “A Sizzling Thriller About Power and Passion in the Moscow Underworld” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During Gorbachev's perestroika, a Chicago student, visits Moscow while the Soviet Union is changing from Communist to Wild West capitalist society. Purely by bad luck, he becomes a pawn in a dangerous cat and mouse game for a precious icon.
Who’s in it. Back in the USSR stars Frank Whaley as Archer, Natalya Negoda as Lena, Roman Polanski as Kurilov and Andrew Divoff as Dimitri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Back in the USSR has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back in the USSR page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back in the USSR tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back in the USSR (1992)?
- In US, Back in the USSR is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back in the USSR worth watching?
- Back in the USSR holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back in the USSR?
- Back in the USSR stars Frank Whaley, Natalya Negoda, Roman Polanski, Andrew Divoff and Dey Young.
- When was Back in the USSR released?
- Back in the USSR was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.