The Wizard of the Kremlin
2026, French. Directed by Olivier Assayas.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wizard of the Kremlin
The Wizard of the Kremlin is streaming on Zee5 in India.
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Cast & crew
- Olivier AssayasDirector
- Paul DanoVadim Baranov
- Jude LawVladimir Putin
- Alicia VikanderKsenia
- Tom SturridgeDmitri Sidorov
- Will KeenBoris Berezovsky
- Jeffrey WrightRowland
- Andrei ZayatsIgor Sechine
- Kaspars KambalaAlexander Zaldostanov
- Andris KeišsYevgeny Prigozhin
- George SogisBoris Yeltsin
- Magne-Håvard BrekkeEduard Limonov
- Emmanuel CarrèreEdouard Vercambre
Details
- Released
- 21 January 2026
- Original title
- Le Mage du Kremlin
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère
- Box office
- $8.4M
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What The Wizard of the Kremlin is based on
The Wizard of the Kremlin is based on The Wizard of the Kremlin, a 2022 novel by Giuliano da Empoli.
Novel · 2022
The Wizard of the Kremlin
By Giuliano da Empoli
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The Wizard of the Kremlin: quick answers
Is The Wizard of the Kremlin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Wizard of the Kremlin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wizard of the Kremlin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wizard of the Kremlin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wizard of the Kremlin on?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is streaming on Zee5 in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wizard of the Kremlin?
If you liked The Wizard of the Kremlin, try Gorky Park, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Minotaur.
Who directed The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026) was directed by Olivier Assayas and stars Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander.
What is The Wizard of the Kremlin based on?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is based on The Wizard of the Kremlin, a 2022 novel by Giuliano da Empoli.