The Initiated (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1989, The Initiated is a drama and mystery film directed by Oleg Teptsov, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Volodya, who lives with his mother in the apartment on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, gets a pre-revolutionary book on magic rituals of Africa. Reading it, Vladimir realizes that he became an owner the supernatural gift – he can kill people by his own will.
Who’s in it. The Initiated stars Gor Oganisyan as Volodya, Lyubov Polishchuk as Мать, Aleksandr Trofimov as Frolov and Yelena Bragina as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Initiated has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Initiated page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Initiated tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Initiated (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Initiated change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Initiated worth watching?
- The Initiated holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Initiated?
- The Initiated stars Gor Oganisyan, Lyubov Polishchuk, Aleksandr Trofimov, Yelena Bragina and Sergei Makovetsky.
- When was The Initiated released?
- The Initiated was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.