Playing the Victim (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Playing the Victim is a comedy and drama film directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man drops out of university and goes to the police. He's done nothing wrong he just wants a job. A particular job. Playing the victim in murder reconstructions. Maybe by getting close to death he can manage to cheat on his own.
Who’s in it. Playing the Victim stars Yuriy Chursin as Valya, Vitaliy Khaev as Captain, Marat Basharov as Karas and Marina Golub as Valya's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Playing the Victim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing the Victim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing the Victim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing the Victim (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing the Victim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing the Victim worth watching?
- Playing the Victim holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Playing the Victim?
- Playing the Victim stars Yuriy Chursin, Vitaliy Khaev, Marat Basharov, Marina Golub and Anna Mikhalkova.
- When was Playing the Victim released?
- Playing the Victim was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.