The Wizard of the Kremlin

Name: The Wizard of the Kremlin
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-01-21
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen

2026·Movie·R·136 min·★ 6.5(223)

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“Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence.”

In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.

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Can I watch The Wizard of the Kremlin in United States? Yes — you can stream The Wizard of the Kremlin in United States on Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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France	—	Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV
Spain	—	Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV
Brazil	Claro tv+	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin is a 2026 French-language drama film directed by Olivier Assayas. The cast is led by Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

The Wizard of the Kremlin was produced by Curiosa Films, Gaumont, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on January 21, 2026, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.

Director: Olivier Assayas
Writers: Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère
Release date: January 21, 2026
Original language: French
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: France, United Kingdom
Box office: $8 million
Production: Curiosa Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma

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The Wizard of the Kremlin cast & crew

The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas and written by Olivier Assayas and Emmanuel Carrère.

The cast features Paul Dano as Vadim Baranov, Jude Law as Vladimir Putin, Alicia Vikander as Ksenia, Tom Sturridge as Dmitri Sidorov, Will Keen as Boris Berezovsky, and Jeffrey Wright as Rowland.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Yorick Le Saux and it was produced by Olivier Delbosc and Thomas Pierce.

Is The Wizard of the Kremlin worth watching?

The Wizard of the Kremlin holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 223 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Wizard of the Kremlin is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Wizard of the Kremlin

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