The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026)
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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Vadim Baranov finds himself close to a new center of power taking shape amid Russia’s political and economic chaos. The Wizard of the Kremlin follows Baranov as he moves from sharp observer to image-maker and political strategist inside a world where influence often moves faster than principle. As Vladimir Putin rises, the film explores how media, fear, ambition, and carefully shaped narratives can alter public reality and help define the direction of a country.
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Historical political drama
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Strong recommendation
EnergyMeasured and escalating
ToneDark and analytical
ExperienceA political drama about influence-building in post-Soviet Russia, shaped through media, ambition, strategy, and proximity to power.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy political drama, serious historical films, power stories, and films about the relationship between media and politics.
What to expect from this title?Expect a dialogue-driven, heavy-toned film focused on political maneuvering and image-making rather than action or direct thrills.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
Intended for adult viewers, with complex political themes, psychological tension, power struggles, references to violence, and heavy historical material that are not suitable for children or family viewing.
Runtime
136 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
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DirectorOlivier Assayas
WritingOlivier AssayasGiuliano da EmpoliEmmanuel Carrère
CastPaul DanoJude LawAlicia VikanderTom SturridgeWill Keen
ProductionOlivier DelboscThomas PierceScott WeberAlexandra Abrams
MusicNicolas CantinNicolas MoreauGwennolé Le Borgne
CinematographyYorick Le SauxQuentin BoschiniSergey Manto
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Cast & crew
Paul Dano
Vadim Baranov
Jude Law
Vladimir Putin
Alicia Vikander
Ksenia
Tom Sturridge
Dmitri Sidorov
Will Keen
Boris Berezovsky
Jeffrey Wright
Rowland
Andrei Zayats
Igor Sechine
Kaspars Kambala
Alexander Zaldostanov
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Andris Keišs
Yevgeny Prigozhin
George Sogis
Boris Yeltsin
Magne-Håvard Brekke
Eduard Limonov
Emmanuel Carrère
Edouard Vercambre
Elisa Lasowski
Marylène
Marija Linarte
Anastasia Chekova
Director: Olivier Assayas
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1Where can I watch The Wizard of the Kremlin?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, there is no confirmed viewing platform for The Wizard of the Kremlin right now. Availability data is updated whenever a reliable official source appears.
2What is The Wizard of the Kremlin about?
The film follows Vadim Baranov in post-Soviet Russia as he moves close to power and helps shape political and media narratives during Vladimir Putin’s rise.
3How long is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin runs for about 136 minutes, roughly 2 hours and 16 minutes.
4Is The Wizard of the Kremlin suitable for family viewing?
No. The film is better suited for adult viewers because of its complex political themes, heavy tone, power struggles, and tension connected to historical figures and events.
5Who directed The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is directed by Olivier Assayas and stars Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Will Keen.
6What genre is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is a historical political drama focused on power, media, and influence-building in post-Soviet Russia.
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