Russian Ark (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, Russian Ark is a fantasy, drama, mystery and history film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 99 minutes. “2000 cast members, 3 orchestras, 33 rooms, 300 years, ALL IN ONE TAKE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history.
Who’s in it. Russian Ark stars Sergei Dreiden as The Stranger (The Marquis de Custine), Mariya Kuznetsova as Catherine The Great, Leonid Mozgovoy as Spy and Maxim Sergeev as Peter the Great, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Russian Ark has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection and 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 Russian Ark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Russian Ark tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Russian Ark (2002)?
- In US, Russian Ark is available to stream on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection, and 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 Russian Ark worth watching?
- Russian Ark holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Russian Ark?
- Russian Ark stars Sergei Dreiden, Mariya Kuznetsova, Leonid Mozgovoy, Maxim Sergeev and Vladimir Baranov.
- When was Russian Ark released?
- Russian Ark was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.