The Russia House
1990, English. Directed by Fred Schepisi.
Their love was as dangerous as the secrets they kept.
Barley Scott Blair, a Lisbon-based editor of Russian literature who unexpectedly begins working for British intelligence, is commissioned to investigate the purposes of Dante, a dissident scientist trapped in the decaying Soviet Union that is crumbling under the new open-minded policies.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 346 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Russia House
The Russia House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1990
- Country
- United States of America, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Tom Stoppard
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $23M
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What The Russia House is based on
The Russia House is based on The Russia House, a 1989 novel by John le Carré, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.
Novel · 1989
The Russia House
By John le Carré
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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The Russia House: quick answers
Is The Russia House worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 346 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Russia House?
The Russia House runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Russia House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Russia House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Russia House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Russia House is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Russia House on?
The Russia House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Russia House?
If you liked The Russia House, try The Tamarind Seed, Notorious, The Sum of All Fears.
Who directed The Russia House?
The Russia House (1990) was directed by Fred Schepisi and stars Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider.
What is The Russia House based on?
The Russia House is based on The Russia House, a 1989 novel by John le Carré, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.