The Russian (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 8

The Russian poster

Released in 2010, The Russian is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Gabriel Gazoul, running about 10 minutes. “He is in the wrong place at the wrong time.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's the middle of the night in a diner at the edge of town and a man has settled in to read a book and enjoy a club sandwich. Unfortunately, he is in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Who’s in it. The Russian stars Joey Diaz as Frank, P.J. Marino as Vincent, Victoria Garcia-Kelleher as The Waitress and Collin Palomares as Michael Grant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Russian sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russian page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Russian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Russian (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Russian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Russian worth watching?
The Russian holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Russian?
The Russian stars Joey Diaz, P.J. Marino, Victoria Garcia-Kelleher, Collin Palomares and Fred Maske.
When was The Russian released?
The Russian was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.