Leningrad Cowboys Go America
1989, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
The Leningrad Cowboys, a group of Siberian musicians, and their manager, travel to America seeking fame and fortune. As they cross the country, trying to get to a wedding in Mexico, they are followed by the village idiot, who wishes to join the band.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Leningrad Cowboys Go America is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Matti PellonpääVladimir (Manager)
- Kari VäänänenIgor (Village Idiot)
- Sakke JärvenpääThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Heikki KeskinenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Pimme KorhonenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Sakari KuosmanenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Puka OinonenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Silu SeppäläThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Mauri SuménThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Mato ValtonenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Pekka VirtanenThe Leningrad Cowboys
- Nicky TescoLost Cousin
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1989
- Country
- Finland, Sweden
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki, Sakke Järvenpää, Mato Valtonen
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Leningrad Cowboys Go America: quick answers
What comes after Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Next in the series: Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994) and Total Balalaika Show (1994).
Is Leningrad Cowboys Go America worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Leningrad Cowboys Go America have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Leningrad Cowboys Go America. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Leningrad Cowboys Go America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Leningrad Cowboys Go America on?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
If you liked Leningrad Cowboys Go America, try The Man Without a Past, Drifting Clouds, Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses.
Who directed Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää.