Braking in the Heavens (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, Braking in the Heavens is a comedy and drama film directed by Viktor Buturlin, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The first secretary of the regional committee, Makhonin, sums up after the meeting of the party's general secretary with the regional economic and party activists. At the same time, he reports to those who allowed themselves critical speeches at this meeting. Central television accidentally records this “debriefing”, finding the material interesting send the film to Moscow by plane. Makhonin finds out about this and, frightened of the consequences, decides to return the plane and destroy the film at all costs...
Who’s in it. Braking in the Heavens stars Viktor Smirnov as Makhonin, Nina Ruslanova as Laletina, Yuriy Kuznetsov as Kurkin and Viktor Tsepayev as Gneushev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Braking in the Heavens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Braking in the Heavens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Braking in the Heavens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Braking in the Heavens (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Braking in the Heavens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Braking in the Heavens worth watching?
- Braking in the Heavens holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Braking in the Heavens?
- Braking in the Heavens stars Viktor Smirnov, Nina Ruslanova, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Viktor Tsepayev and Lev Borisov.
- When was Braking in the Heavens released?
- Braking in the Heavens was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.