The Death of Stalin
2017, English. Directed by Armando Iannucci.
He’s dead, and the backstabbing has just begun.
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Death of Stalin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Armando IannucciDirector
- Steve BuscemiNikita Khrushchev
- Simon Russell BealeLavrenti Beria
- Jeffrey TamborGeorgy Malenkov
- Jason IsaacsField Marshal Zhukov
- Michael PalinVyacheslav Molotov
- Rupert FriendVasily Stalin
- Andrea RiseboroughSvetlana Stalin
- Dermot CrowleyLazar Kaganovich
- Paul WhitehouseAnastas Mikoyan
- Paul ChahidiNicolai Bulganin
- Adrian McLoughlinJosef Stalin
- Paddy ConsidineAndreyev
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2017
- Country
- Belgium, Canada, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Fabien Nury, Armando Iannucci, David Schneider
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $25M
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What The Death of Stalin is based on
The Death of Stalin is based on The Death of Stalin, a 2010 comic book series by Thierry Robin and Fabien Nury.
Comic book series · 2010
The Death of Stalin
By Thierry Robin and Fabien Nury
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The Death of Stalin: quick answers
Is The Death of Stalin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 2,291 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Death of Stalin?
The Death of Stalin runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Death of Stalin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Death of Stalin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Death of Stalin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Death of Stalin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Death of Stalin on?
The Death of Stalin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death of Stalin?
If you liked The Death of Stalin, try The Last Supper, The Art of Self-Defense, Code 3.
Who directed The Death of Stalin?
The Death of Stalin (2017) was directed by Armando Iannucci and stars Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor.
What is The Death of Stalin based on?
The Death of Stalin is based on The Death of Stalin, a 2010 comic book series by Thierry Robin and Fabien Nury.