The Muslim (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, The Muslim is a drama film directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.
Who’s in it. The Muslim stars Evgeny Mironov as Kolya Ivanov the Mussulman, Aleksandr Baluev as Brother, Nina Usatova as Mother and Evdokiya Germanova as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Muslim 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 Muslim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muslim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muslim (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Muslim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Muslim worth watching?
- The Muslim holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Muslim?
- The Muslim stars Evgeny Mironov, Aleksandr Baluev, Nina Usatova, Evdokiya Germanova and Pyotr Zaychenko.
- When was The Muslim released?
- The Muslim was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.