The Death of Stalin (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, The Death of Stalin is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Armando Iannucci, running about 107 minutes. “In the Kremlin, no one can hear you scheme” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
Who’s in it. The Death of Stalin stars Steve Buscemi as Nikita Khrushchev, Simon Russell Beale as Lavrenti Beria, Paddy Considine as Andreyev and Rupert Friend as Vasily Stalin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Death of Stalin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Death of Stalin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Death of Stalin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Death of Stalin (2017)?
- In US, The Death of Stalin is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Death of Stalin worth watching?
- The Death of Stalin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Death of Stalin?
- The Death of Stalin stars Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend and Jason Isaacs.
- When was The Death of Stalin released?
- The Death of Stalin was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.