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Film · 2017

The Death of Stalin

Directed by Armando Iannucci · starring James Barriscale, Daniel Fearn and Nicholas Woodeson

  • 1 h 47 min
  • 15
  • Biography · Comedy · Drama
  • FranceUK
  • Released in the UK 19 October 2017
  • 7.4 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.3 Users12 votes
  • 8.4 Critics8 reviews
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Synopsis

The internal political landscape of the Soviet Russia of the 50's is the argument from the satire of Armando Iannucci ('In the Loop'), a name very quoted in the Emmys (he has won) and in the Oscars (he has been nominated ). After the collapse of Stalin's government, its core of ministers struggles to see what faction is done with control: some want positive change in the entire Soviet Union, while others have some rather sinister ideas for the future of the nation. What do they all have in common? That everyone wants and seeks to be alive the next day. The film has comedy, drama and politics in its right measure. The script is run by Iannucci himself, David Schneider and Ian Martin, with the collaboration of Peter Fellows.

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The essentials

Runtime
107 min1 hour and 47 minutes
Budget
$13mMain Journey
Box office
£4.6min UK
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is The Death of Stalin?
1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Death of Stalin released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 19 October 2017.
Who directed The Death of Stalin?
Armando Iannucci.
Who is in The Death of Stalin?
It stars James Barriscale, Daniel Fearn, Nicholas Woodeson and Jason Isaacs.
Where can I watch The Death of Stalin?
In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did The Death of Stalin make?
It took £4.6 million in UK. It cost $13 million.
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Cast

Full cast (47)
Director
Armando Iannucci
Writers
Fabien Nury, Thierry Robin, Armando Iannucci, David Schneider
Producers
Sarah Wheale, Jean-Christophe Colson, Giles Daoust, Catherine Dumonceaux

Videos and trailers

All 2 videos
'The Death of Stalin' Official Trailer 2:275 October 2017

Photos and posters

All 8 photos

Reviews

All 8 reviews
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What the critics say average 8.4 from 8

  • 10 EmpireNick De Semlyen But where 'The Death Of Stalin' really hits home is in the moments when it drops the comedy and reveals what?s really at stake. Read
  • 10 The GuardianPeter Bradshaw I wonder if anyone from Vladimir Putin?s cabinet will see 'The Death of Stalin'. They might see something awful being born. Read
  • 9.1 IndiewireEric Kohn There are obvious parallels to modern times in 'The Death of Stalin'. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $13m
  • UK £4.6m

Awards

All the awards

Soundtrack

All 3 songs
  1. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K488Galaxy Symphonic Orchestra Spotify
  2. Symphony No. 6, Op. 74 in B MinorGalaxy Symphonic Orchestra Spotify
  3. Prelude Op. 28, No. 4Frédéric Chopin

Trivia

  • Origin

    Based on a French graphic novel.

  • Censure?

    In September 2017, a high ranking official in the Russian Ministry of Culture announced that they were considering putting a ban on the film.

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