Russian Riot (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, Russian Riot is a drama and romance film directed by Aleksandr Proshkin, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. The end of the XVIII century. The reign of Catherine II. In the deep Russian provinces, among the vast steppes of the Ural escaped convict Yemelyan Pugachev proclaimed himself Emperor Peter III of Russia. Under the banner of the Pretender embarked detachments of Cossacks, fugitive serfs, and many spirited people. In these troubled times in the God-forsaken Belogorsk young officer Pyotr Grinyov meets his first love - Masha, the daughter of Captain Mironov. Recklessly passionate love with each other did not want to notice the signs of impending trouble. They did not know that soon they will be an ordeal. They could not imagine how bizarre way their fates intertwined with the fate of the self-proclaimed king, and what an incredible effort will be worth it to save their lives and feelings in the bloody chaos of Russian riot.
Who’s in it. Russian Riot stars Mateusz Damięcki as Pyotr Grinyov, Karolina Gruszka as Masha Mironova, Vladimir Mashkov as Yemelyan Pugachev and Sergei Makovetsky as Alexey Shvabrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Russian Riot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Russian Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Russian Riot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Russian Riot (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Russian Riot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Russian Riot worth watching?
- Russian Riot holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Russian Riot?
- Russian Riot stars Mateusz Damięcki, Karolina Gruszka, Vladimir Mashkov, Sergei Makovetsky and Vladimir Ilin.
- When was Russian Riot released?
- Russian Riot was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.