Kalashnikov AK-47 (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, Kalashnikov AK-47 is a drama, war and history film directed by Konstantin Buslov, running about 105 minutes. “The weapon that would change the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tank commander Kalashnikov is severely injured in battle in 1941. The accident leaves him incapacitated and unable to return to the front line. While recovering in the hospital he begins creating the initial sketches of what will become one of the world’s most legendary weapons. A self-taught inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov, is only 29 when he develops the now iconic assault riffle — the AK-47.
Who’s in it. Kalashnikov AK-47 stars Yuriy Borisov as Kalashnikov, Olga Lerman as Katya, Artur Smolyaninov as Engineer captain Lyutyy and Vitaliy Khaev as Major General Kurbatkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Kalashnikov AK-47 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Kalashnikov AK-47 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kalashnikov AK-47 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kalashnikov AK-47 (2020)?
- In US, Kalashnikov AK-47 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Kalashnikov AK-47 worth watching?
- Kalashnikov AK-47 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kalashnikov AK-47?
- Kalashnikov AK-47 stars Yuriy Borisov, Olga Lerman, Artur Smolyaninov, Vitaliy Khaev and Eldar Kalimulin.
- When was Kalashnikov AK-47 released?
- Kalashnikov AK-47 was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.