The Role (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, The Role is a drama film directed by Konstantin Lopushansky, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. The Role is about a brilliant actor in revolutionary Russia who takes on the greatest role of his life - the role of another man. Influenced by the ideas of symbolism and the Silver Age, he decides to slip into the life of his doppelganger – a revolutionary leader in the new Soviet Russia. First intrigued, then obsessed, he flings himself into the role and lives it to the hilt… even when the play of the life he is writing heads towards a tragic finale. Based on true incidents in the lives of Russia’s symbolists, this gripping film explores how far one man will go for the role of a lifetime.
Who’s in it. The Role stars Maria Järvenhelmi as Амалия, Maksim Sukhanov as Николай Евлахов / Плотников, Leonid Mozgovoy as Ухов and Yuriy Itskov as Одинцов, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Role 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 The Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Role tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Role (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Role worth watching?
- The Role holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Role?
- The Role stars Maria Järvenhelmi, Maksim Sukhanov, Leonid Mozgovoy, Yuriy Itskov and Boris Kamorzin.
- When was The Role released?
- The Role was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.