Russia 88 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Russia 88 is a drama film directed by Pavel Bardin, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of skinheads 'Russia 88' are filming propaganda videos in order to place it on the internet. At the same time the camera records the life of the gang, they become accustomed to this and stop paying attention to it. The leader of the gang 'Blade' discovers that his sister is dating a guy from the Caucausus. This family drama develops into a tragedy.
Who’s in it. Russia 88 stars Pyotr Fyodorov as Schtyk, Michail Poljakow as Abram, Wera Sergejewna Strokowa as Julia and Alexander Prokofjewitsch Makarow as Vater Schtyks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Russia 88 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Russia 88 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Russia 88 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Russia 88 (2009)?
- In GB, Russia 88 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Russia 88 worth watching?
- Russia 88 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Russia 88?
- Russia 88 stars Pyotr Fyodorov, Michail Poljakow, Wera Sergejewna Strokowa, Alexander Prokofjewitsch Makarow and Artschibald Artschibaldowitsch.
- When was Russia 88 released?
- Russia 88 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.