Russian Ark
2002, Russian. Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
2000 cast members, 3 orchestras, 33 rooms, 300 years, ALL IN ONE TAKE
A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- NR
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7.2/10 from 527 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Russian Ark
Russian Ark is streaming on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Aleksandr SokurovDirector
- Sergey DreydenMarquis de Custine
- Mariya KuznetsovaCatherine The Great
- Leonid MozgovoyThe Spy
- Mikhail PiotrovskyHermitage director
- Edisher (Davit) GiorgobianiOrbeli
- Aleksandr ChabanBoris Piotrovsky
- Lev EliseevSelf
- Oleg KhmelnitskySelf
- Alla OsipenkoSelf
- Artyom Strelnikovtalented boy
- Tamara Kurenkovablind woman
- Maxim SergeevPeter the Great
Details
- Released
- 22 May 2002
- Original title
- Русский ковчег
- Country
- Russia, Germany
- Written by
- Aleksandr Sokurov, Anatoly Nikiforov
- Box office
- $6.7M
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Russian Ark: quick answers
Is Russian Ark worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 527 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Russian Ark?
Russian Ark runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Russian Ark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Russian Ark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Russian Ark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Russian Ark is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Russian Ark on?
Russian Ark is streaming on Klassiki and Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Russian Ark?
If you liked Russian Ark, try War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky, True Spirit, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Who directed Russian Ark?
Russian Ark (2002) was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and stars Sergey Dreyden, Mariya Kuznetsova, Leonid Mozgovoy.