

Little Odessa
1994, English. Directed by James Gray.
Brothers in blood. Partners in crime.
Long separated from his family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 263 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Little Odessa
Little Odessa is streaming on Philo and Starz in India.
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Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- James GrayDirector
- Tim RothJoshua Shapira
- Edward FurlongReuben Shapira
- Moira KellyAlla Shustervich
- Vanessa RedgraveIrina Shapira
- Paul GuilfoyleBoris Volkoff
- Natalya AndreychenkoNatasha
- Maximilian SchellArkady Shapira
- David VadimSasha
- Mina BernGrandma Tsilya
- Boris McGiverIvan
- Mohammad GhaffariPahlevi
- Michael KhmurovYuri
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Gray
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Little Odessa: quick answers
Is Little Odessa worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 263 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Odessa?
Little Odessa runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Little Odessa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Odessa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Odessa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little Odessa is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Little Odessa on?
Little Odessa is streaming on Philo and Starz in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Odessa?
If you liked Little Odessa, try We Own the Night, State of Grace, Deadfall.
Who directed Little Odessa?
Little Odessa (1994) was directed by James Gray and stars Tim Roth, Edward Furlong, Moira Kelly.