Moscow on the Hudson
1984, English. Directed by Paul Mazursky.
Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Moscow on the Hudson
Moscow on the Hudson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Paul MazurskyDirector
- Robin WilliamsVladimir Ivanoff
- María Conchita AlonsoLucia Lombardo
- Cleavant DerricksLionel Witherspoon
- Alejandro ReyOrlando Ramirez
- Savely KramarovBoris, KGB agent
- Elya BaskinAnatoly Cherkasov
- Oleg RudnikYuri
- Aleksandr BeniaminovVladimir's Grandfather
- Lyudmila KramarevskayaVladimir's Mother
- Ivo Vrzal-WiegandVladimir's Father
- Tiger HaynesLionel's Grandfather
- Eyde ByrdeLionel's Mother
Details
- Released
- 6 April 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky
- Box office
- $25M
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Moscow on the Hudson: quick answers
Is Moscow on the Hudson worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Moscow on the Hudson?
Moscow on the Hudson runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Moscow on the Hudson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Moscow on the Hudson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Moscow on the Hudson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Moscow on the Hudson is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Moscow on the Hudson on?
Moscow on the Hudson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Moscow on the Hudson?
If you liked Moscow on the Hudson, try Still Breathing, Jack Goes Boating, Mumford.
Who directed Moscow on the Hudson?
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) was directed by Paul Mazursky and stars Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks.