Moscow on the Hudson (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Moscow on the Hudson is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 115 minutes. “Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
Who’s in it. Moscow on the Hudson stars Robin Williams as Vladimir Ivanoff, María Conchita Alonso as Lucia Lombardo, Cleavant Derricks as Lionel Witherspoon and Alejandro Rey as Orlando Ramirez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Moscow on the Hudson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moscow on the Hudson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moscow on the Hudson tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moscow on the Hudson (1984)?
- In US, Moscow on the Hudson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moscow on the Hudson worth watching?
- Moscow on the Hudson holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moscow on the Hudson?
- Moscow on the Hudson stars Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey and Savely Kramarov.
- When was Moscow on the Hudson released?
- Moscow on the Hudson was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.