Hipsters (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Hipsters is a drama and romance film directed by Valery Todorovsky, running about 130 minutes. “Moscow 1955. Hot Jazz Meets Cold War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this hit Russian musical, a group of friends flaunts Soviet authority in 1950s Moscow by embracing jazz. When Communist Mels falls for Polly, a free-spirited jazz fan, he risks losing his party membership by associating with her rebellious crew.
Who’s in it. Hipsters stars Anton Shagin as Mels, Oksana Akinshina as Polza, Maksim Matveev as Fred and Igor Voynarovskiy as Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hipsters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hipsters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hipsters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hipsters (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hipsters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hipsters worth watching?
- Hipsters holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hipsters?
- Hipsters stars Anton Shagin, Oksana Akinshina, Maksim Matveev, Igor Voynarovskiy and Ekaterina Vilkova.
- When was Hipsters released?
- Hipsters was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.