The Russian Winter
The Russian Winter
2012, English. Directed by Petter Ringbom.
The Russian Winter is a film about journeys. It's a film about Grammy nominated musician John Forte's journey from one of Brooklyn's most dangerous neighborhoods to the country's most prestigious, elite boarding school to federal prison where his fourteen year sentence for drug transporting was cut in half, incredibly commuted by George W. Bush. The Russian Winter is a film about the journey from rapidly changing Moscow into the vast interiors of Russia. It's a film about John Forte's determination to have his music heard. It's a film about cultural exchange, self-reflection, fatigue and success. The Russian Winter is about the unlikely journey from a prison cell to the planet's second largest continent. It's about confinement and freedom, and finding one's footing as paradigms shift.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 20 April 2012
- Country
- United States of America, Russia
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The Russian Winter runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Russian Winter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Russian Winter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 April 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Russian Winter?
If you liked The Russian Winter, try My Mom Jayne, Naqoyqatsi, 180° South.
Who directed The Russian Winter?
The Russian Winter (2012) was directed by Petter Ringbom and stars Natasha Bedingfield, Patrick Firth, John Forte.