By the Law
1926, RU. Directed by Lev Kuleshov.
After a man kills two members of his Yukon gold prospecting team, the other two surviving members struggle to keep him subdued for the next several months until they can turn him over to the law.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1926
- Original title
- По закону
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Lev Kuleshov, Viktor Shklovskiy
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By the Law: quick answers
Is By the Law worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is By the Law?
By the Law runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does By the Law have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for By the Law. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
By the Law parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is By the Law on?
By the Law isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like By the Law?
If you liked By the Law, try The Damned Don't Cry, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, White Fang.
Who directed By the Law?
By the Law (1926) was directed by Lev Kuleshov and stars Alexandra Khokhlova, Vladimir Fogel, Pyotr Galadzhev.