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The Death of Stalin

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When tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin dies in 1953, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweebish Georgy Malenkov, the wily Nikita Khrushchev and Lavrenti Beria -- the sadistic secret police chief. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains -- just who is running the government?
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The Death of Stalin finds director/co-writer Arnando Iannucci in riotous form, bringing his scabrous political humor to bear on a chapter in history with painfully timely parallels.

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Robert Daniels 812filmreviews The Death of Stalin is not only unexpected, but sharp, witty, and effectively spurious. Rated: 3/4 Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald A devastatingly funny dissection of power politics, stripping the mystique from it and those who worship it. Iannucci has done it again. Rated: 4.5/5 Mar 30, 2018 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au The Death of Stalin is signature Iannucci - absurd set-ups leading to even more outrageous ends via the spitefully delicious cadence of his dialogue. Rated: 4/5 Mar 30, 2018 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine It all feels very bleak, and appalling, and horrifically absurd. The effect is absolutely superb. Rated: 9/10 Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson The Death of Stalin is its own firing squad armed with a specialized brand of heinous hilarity. Rated: 3/5 Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Benedict Seal Vague Visages In the end, the humor fades away in favor of political machinations, but the film's killer gags are still numerable. Watching them delivered by expert performers is The Death of Stalin's primary pleasure. Dec 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark J Brilliant cast with a brilliant script and a brilliant director. Just need to look at these things and if you have liked previous works you will love this. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Miles O Brilliant film, absolutely hilarious! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Amir S First of all, I want to praise this film—it's an excellent and brilliant comedy about the Soviet Union era. It’s absolutely insane in terms of how much it made me laugh. And now the question probably arises: "Why is he praising this movie so much?" Here's my answer: My name is Amir, and I’m the son of parents and a family who immigrated from there—from the Soviet Union. In 2018, I came across the trailer for this movie for the first time, and I laughed so hard at the humor it portrayed back then. After watching the trailer, I felt a strong desire to see the film, especially as someone whose family, as I mentioned earlier, came from that place. Unfortunately, in 2018 I was in the middle of my studies and exam period, which didn’t allow me the opportunity to watch it. Some time passed, and during my military service, I came across the trailer again. But this time, I watched the movie online—and I can say one thing: it gave me a seriously hilarious experience that day. Yes, it's a film that slightly mocks the history of what happened in the Soviet regime after Stalin, but that doesn’t mean the film is bad or anything like that. It's a masterpiece of humor that mocks that period. The most memorable scene for me was the evacuation of the house, which was done with music in such a funny and well-executed way—or the scene with the two guards watching Stalin's room. This film is full of dark humor about that era, and it uses it in the best way possible. I must confess—I’ve seen this movie more than once, and even more than twice. To sum it up, this is a genius film in every aspect, insanely wild, with a light and hilarious storyline at the highest level. Thank you, movie, for the unforgettable experience. I’m giving you 5 out of 5 stars, which is the highest rating this site allows me to give. If I could, I’d give you 10 out of 5 stars. And to anyone who’s considering watching it—I strongly recommend watching this masterpiece and work of art. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review BJean J Not a successful movie of any genre on any level. It seemed to be going for farce. Honestly, eighth graders could have made a better film. Very badly cast with unknown actors and a terrible script. Don't waste your time on this. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review kieran v FIELD MARSHAL ZHUKOV Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review connor j The Death Of Stalin is a brilliant and witty film which covers the events following the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953 and the rise of Nikita Khrushchev as the leader of the Soviet Union. This film is one to watch with a star studded cast that explores one of history's most pivotal moments regarding the USSR. The injection of comedy into this mix was very much apricated and although you won't be crying with laughter you definitely will have a good laugh. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin dies in 1953, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweebish Georgy Malenkov, the wily Nikita Khrushchev and Lavrenti Beria -- the sadistic secret police chief. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains -- just who is running the government?
Director
Armando Iannucci
Producer
Yann Zenou, Laurent Zeitoun, Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky, Kevin Loader
Screenwriter
Armando Iannucci, David Schneider, Ian Martin
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Panache Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Quad Productions, Gaumont, AFPI, Main Journey, La Compagnie Cinématographique
Rating
R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout|Violence)
Genre
Comedy, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 11, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.0M
Runtime
1h 47m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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