Stalin
1992, English. Directed by Ivan Passer.
The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 21 November 1992
- Country
- United States of America, Russia, Hungary
- Written by
- Paul Monash
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What Stalin is based on
Stalin is based on a true story.
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Stalin runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
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Stalin is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Stalin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1992. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stalin?
If you liked Stalin, try Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin, Downfall, Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil.
Who directed Stalin?
Stalin (1992) was directed by Ivan Passer and stars Robert Duvall, Julia Ormond, Maximilian Schell.
What is Stalin based on?
Stalin is based on a true story.